Heat Action Day on 2 June is a annual global day for raising awareness of heat risks and sharing simple ways to Beat The Heat.
Heat waves are deadly. Every year, they claim the lives of infants, older people, and people with chronic health conditions around the world. People living in cities and towns tend to be the hardest hit because urban areas are generally hotter than the surrounding countryside. Due to climate change, heat waves are on the rise. They are getting both hotter and longer. The report ‘Climate change added average of 26 days of extreme heat over last year‘ co-developed for Heat Action Day 2024 by Climate Central, World Weather Attribution, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre details how climate change has driven extreme heat in the last 12 months. But they don’t need to lead to tragedy. There are simple actions we can all take to protect ourselves, our neighbours, our family members and friends. These include drinking water, resting in the shade, and avoiding outdoor activity in the hottest part of the day. The theme of Heat Action Day 2025 is “how to recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke”. To ensure everyone knows how to prevent and respond to heat stroke, we invite you to creatively engage your local community.
Heat Action Day on 2 June is a annual global day for raising awareness of heat risks and sharing simple ways to Beat The Heat.
Heat waves are deadly. Every year, they claim the lives of infants, older people, and people with chronic health conditions around the world. People living in cities and towns tend to be the hardest hit because urban areas are generally hotter than the surrounding countryside. Due to climate change, heat waves are on the rise. They are getting both hotter and longer. The report ‘Climate change added average of 26 days of extreme heat over last year‘ co-developed for Heat Action Day 2024 by Climate Central, World Weather Attribution, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre details how climate change has driven extreme heat in the last 12 months. But they don’t need to lead to tragedy. There are simple actions we can all take to protect ourselves, our neighbours, our family members and friends. These include drinking water, resting in the shade, and avoiding outdoor activity in the hottest part of the day. The theme of Heat Action Day 2025 is “how to recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke”. To ensure everyone knows how to prevent and respond to heat stroke, we invite you to creatively engage your local community.
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