Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids

Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids – UN

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 15, 2024 12:09 am

UNITED NATIONS — Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year — or more — than their grandparents did, the UN said Tuesday, warning of deadly consequences.

As climate change continues to push up temperatures globally, one in five children — some 466 million kids — live in areas that are registering 'at least double the number of extremely hot days every year' compared to 60 years ago, the UN children's agency Unicef said.

A child plays amongst water fountains on a street in Seoul on Aug. 14, 2024, during a prolonged heat wave which has gripped much of the country. AFP

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