580 million children exposed to 20 additional heat-stress days yearly

A study finds that more than 40% of children under 10 globally already experience at least 20 extra days annually of heat stress caused by climate change.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d Carbon Brief Climate change exposes 580 million children to 20 extra ‘heat-stress days’ every year — More than 40% of children under the age of 10 globally are already experiencing at least 20 additional “heat-stress days”… The post Climate change exposes 580…

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press.vub.ac.be Climate change exposes up to 560 million children worldwide to extreme heat for at least one month longer each year

phys.org Climate change exposes up to 560 million children globally to at least one additional month of dangerous heat per year

reynoldsumayku.wordpress.com Climate Change Forces 560 Million Children to Endure Months of Extra Heat Stress (2026) – Reynold Sumayku

news-medical.net Children bear the greatest burden of climate-driven heat exposure

scimex.org Children facing more heat stress days due to climate change

Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#15)

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