Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
A new study from Sun Yat-sen University analyzes climate change by tracking hourly heat extremes rather than daily averages. The research suggests that the number of extreme heat hours could triple by the end of the century under high-emission scenarios.
Why it matters
Refining climate metrics to an hourly scale provides a more accurate understanding of the physiological risks posed by global warming.
Too hot to handle Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
20 Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Global warming is leading to more extremely hot weather. There is perhaps no more obvious consequence of climate change. But changing how we analyze this problem can still help scientists think about it in a different way that may yield surprises.
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