A new study shows the number of people exposed to extreme heat could double in the coming decades. The greatest impacts will be felt this decade as the world nears the 1.5°C threshold.
Study: Extreme heat could affect 3.8 billion people by 2050
Tuesday, 27 January 2026RSS

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Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.






