The Heat Stress Epidemic: A Threat to Vulnerable Lives The sweltering summer heat gripping Southern California is more than just an annoyance – it's a harbinger of a far greater concern.
Climate change is causing kids around the world to experience an extra month of heat stress each year, affecting 560 million children under the age of 10.
Climate change has led to rising temperatures, causing moderate heat stress thresholds to be crossed more frequently.