By the end of May, 1.5 billion people faced heat index over 103°F, with human activities responsible for 92% of last year's warming, foreseeing potential record temperatures in the near future.
The likelihood of the planet warming 1.5°C by 2028 is now 8 in 10, a scenario deemed catastrophic, as global heating from human emissions is driving the rise in temperatures.
By the midway point of the century, 5 billion people will face health-threatening heat exposure outdoors, reflecting the alarming trend of escalating extreme heat impacts.
A recent heat wave in Asia recorded temperatures soaring to 100-120°F, exemplifying the severe consequences of global heating on regions like the Philippines and India.
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