US EditionWorld not ready for rise in extreme heat, scientists say
- Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050, according to scientists on January 26.
- Countries like Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria will see a drastic increase in demand for cooling because many lack air-conditioning.
- A moderate increase in extreme heat could significantly impact countries like Canada, Russia, and Finland, as reported by scientists from the University of Oxford.
- Wealthier countries are dangerously underprepared for future heat, as climate change makes heatwaves longer and stronger.
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Nearly Half Of World's Population Could Suffer Extreme Heat By 2050, Oxford Study Warns
Nearly half of the world's population could be living under conditions of extreme heat by the middle of this century if current fossil fuel use continues, according to new research from the University of Oxford.
According to a study by Oxford University published in "Nature Sustainability", 3.79 billion people will experience extreme temperatures if global warming reaches 2°C.
🔊 Listen to this news: A study from Oxford University, published on January 26, 2026, warns that nearly 3.8 billion people, equivalent to 41% of the world's population, will experience extreme heat by 2050 if global warming reaches 2°C. The research highlights that developing countries, especially in Africa, Central America, South America, and Southeast Asia, will be the most affected by this phenomenon. In 2010, 23% of the world's population l…
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Proceso DigitalOxford University research points out that in South America, the countries most affected by extreme heat in 2050 will be Brazil, Venezuela and Paraguay.
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