Extreme heat’s hidden health and economic toll
Living Planet (2 July, 2025)
Heat waves are deadly. As they grow more intense and frequent, their toll is mounting, from overwhelmed hospitals to lost labor hours. But countries can adapt to protect lives and the economy.
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