Super-heatwaves of 55°C to emerge if global warming continues
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 12:32
in Health & Medicine
Heatwaves amplified by high humidity can reach above 40°C and may occur as often as every two years, leading to serious risks for human health. If global temperatures rise with 4°C, a new super heatwave of 55°C can hit regularly many parts of the world, including Europe, warn researchers.