Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “What are the dangers of extreme heat? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
From record breaking heatwaves to overwhelming floods…
Extreme weather conditions are causing death and destruction around the world.
These conditions are not necessarily new, but they are becoming more frequent, more intense, and in some cases more disasterous.
The UN says, global warming is fueling this, affecting everything from our eco-systems to mass migration.
So, what should governments do? and how do we reverse some of the damage?
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Catherine Gamper – Leads the work on Climate Change Adaptation at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
John Nairn – Senior Extreme Heat Adviser at the World Meteorological Organization.
Dorothy Guerrero – Head of Policy and Advocacy at Global Justice Now.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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