Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Kuwait City hit 54°C in 2023, with extreme heat harming wildlife, people, and air conditioning dominating energy use.
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.
The heat has caused wildlife deaths, forced nighttime burials, and made outdoor activity dangerous.
Migrant workers, comprising 70% of the population, face heightened health risks, while air conditioning dominates household energy use.
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.
3 Articles
La ciudad de Kuwait alcanzó 54 ° C en 2023, con un calor extremo que daña la vida silvestre, las personas y el aire acondicionado que domina el consumo de energía.