Asia's capital cities heating up rapidly.

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  • Source:
    Filipino Post. 7/4/2024, p8-8. 3/4p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      CAPITAL cities; GREENHOUSE gases; CLIMATE change; URBAN heat islands; METROPOLIS; CITIES & towns
    • Subject Terms:
      ASIA
    • Abstract:
      A new study has found that Asia's capital cities are experiencing more extremely hot days than ever before, with a 52% increase in the number of days exceeding 35 degrees Celsius over the past three decades. This dangerous trend is driven by rising temperatures across Asia due to the worsening climate crisis. Major capital cities, including New Delhi, Jakarta, Seoul, and Beijing, have seen significant increases in extremely hot days, posing threats to human health, economies, and infrastructure. The vulnerability of Asia to climate risks, such as flooding and sea level rise, makes the situation even more concerning. [Extracted from the article]
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