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flag Kuwait City hit 54°C in 2023, with extreme heat harming wildlife, people, and air conditioning dominating energy use.

flag Kuwait City, once dubbed the "Marseilles of the Gulf," is experiencing extreme heat due to climate change and urbanization, with temperatures reaching 54°C (129°F) and exceeding 50°C on 19 days in 2023. flag The heat has caused wildlife deaths, forced nighttime burials, and made outdoor activity dangerous. flag Migrant workers, comprising 70% of the population, face heightened health risks, while air conditioning dominates household energy use. flag Despite a high carbon footprint, Kuwait’s climate pledge targets only a 7.4% emissions reduction by 2035, with projections of up to 5.5°C temperature rise by 2100.

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