Hot Temperatures Have Huge Implications—And They May Only Get Worse

Off The Charts Energy Podcast

The U.S. is in the midst of a major heat wave. The heat index has topped 100 degrees F for much of the country for the past week. And the U.S. is not alone. Record temperatures are being recorded in India and Southeast Asia. Bottom line: The world is well on its way to a record-shattering year for global temperature. This is more than just a meteorological marvel. High temperatures have implications for everything from human health to labor productivity to crime. And, these effects may be set to worsen with climate change. In fact, future temperature in some U.S. states could rival or surpass those of Mexico, India and Sudan today. What would that look like and how should we prepare? EPIC’s Sam Ori talks with Postdoctoral Scholar Amir Jina.