What’s the World’s Deadliest Natural Phenomenon?
HEAT WAVES
You should know:
• Without HUGE action on climate, we may have a 3- to 4-degree Celsius temperature increase this century.
• This means will face longer and more intense heat waves.
CA-P2 zeroed in on temperature – looking at the increase instances of heat around the world. We created a “fun” tool that uses historic data to showcase future temperatures.
Before using this tool… WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT HEAT WAVES
• Heat waves lower economic growth, you may lose your job. • Hot weather (and droughts) hurt agriculture, you might not be able to eat. • People working in factories on a 105-degree day with no air conditioning slow down . • You run your AC, your bills go up. • Your flights will be delayed as heat makes it necessary to space out flight take-offs. • You face increased risk of heat-related mortality and illness
Before You Panic, Let’s Review WHAT YOU CAN DO?
• Prepare for Heat Advisory Days (like you do for other natural disasters). • Live in homes with heat-deflecting building materials. • Pay attention to the news – listen for the heat warnings. (Learn about climate change too…) • Stay hydrated – drink water before you get thirsty. • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. • Consider your fashion choices…Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. • Vote for government officials that understand science and technology and can apply this understanding to build real, practical climate policy solutions!