In many cities, it is becoming too hot to work – City Monitor
The number of high heat days is increasing rapidly across the world, and the implications for businesses are profound.
By Patrick Scott 13 Aug 2021 (Last Updated 16 Aug 2021)
Heatwaves around the world are becoming more severe and more frequent, at a pace that surprises even climate scientists. Few expected the cities of Portland and Seattle, in the US’s temperate north-west, to experience sustained temperatures of well above 40°C this year. Cities are particularly susceptible to such weather events: highly built-up areas can absorb and retain more heat, sustaining temperatures that become dangerous to public health and do serious economic damage.
