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Episode: Large areas of the Earth will be too hot for humans if we hit 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, according to new study
Description: Large areas of the planet may become too hot to be habitable during extreme heat events.
Researchers say that even healthy young humans would struggle to maintain a safe body temperature if we hit 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in a new study that examines a 'worst-case' scenario.
An international group of scientists has found that an area the size of the United States would become too hot during extreme heat events for even healthy young humans. And for older people who are more vulnerable to heat, the news is even worse.
"So, with just two degrees Celsius warming, what...