“Invisible Peril” Heatwaves Can Kill 500,000 People Yearly

“Invisible peril” heatwaves can kill 500,000 people yearly

Recent scientific studies show that up to 500,000 people die annually from extreme heat, surpassing the toll of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods combined.

Princeton Engineering - Once rare, heatwaves following hurricanes will become more common

Destructive hurricanes followed by deadly heatwaves will become far more common by the end of this century, new research from Princeton University shows.