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South Asia’s Scorching Heatwave: Another Window Into Our Climate-Insecure Planet

by Francesco Femia and Caitlin WerrellMay 12, 2022May 9, 2022Leave a comment

By Sarang Shidore South Asia’s cruel heatwave in recent weeks has seen land temperatures reach 122 F (49 C) and air temperatures as high as 143 F (62 C) in India and Pakistan. A brutal April was preceded by a…

The Security Threat of Extreme Heat

by Caitlin Werrell and Francesco FemiaJuly 19, 2019July 20, 2019Leave a comment

By Christine Parthemore Heatwaves are all over the news this week. Forecasts indicate that two-thirds of the United States will experience a severe heatwave this weekend. This comes days after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…