Climate change to hit poor countries hardest as he...

B.C. climate news: Future heat danger differs starkly for rich and poor countries | Canadian scientists studying climate impacts return from Antarctic

Here’s the latest news concerning climate change and biodiversity loss in B.C. and around the world, from the steps leaders are taking to address the problems, to all the up-to-date science.

Climate change to hit poor countries hardest as he...

Extreme heat waves are becoming more common each year, and they often lead to thousands of deaths. A new report by the Climate Impact Lab says this problem is likely to get much worse because of climate change. The report warns that rising temperatures could cause many more early deaths in the future, especially in poorer countries. According to the study, more than 90 per cent of these deaths are expected to happen in low- and middle-income cou…