Dangerous, record-breaking heat waves are set to increase as the climate crisis intensifies, and they will be particularly devastating in countries and regions that are least prepared for them, according to a new study.
Scientists have identified which parts of the world are facing increased risk as climate change makes heatwaves longer, more frequent and more intense.
Scientists at the University of Bristol warn that millions are in peril as more record-breaking temperature extremes are predicted to occur in the coming decades.