466 million children, one in five, now live in areas with double the number of extremely hot days compared to the 1960s, according to UNICEF.

466 million children, one in five, now live in areas experiencing double the number of extremely hot days compared to the 1960s, according to a UNICEF report. Children in West and Central Africa are the most exposed, with 39% of children in the region facing a third of the year with 95-degree days or higher. Extreme heat poses serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women, and can lead to adverse birth outcomes, child malnutrition, and heat-related illnesses. UNICEF calls for urgent climate action, reducing emissions, protecting children's well-being, and empowering children to advocate for the environment.

August 13, 2024
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