The U.S., and much of the world, is well on its way to a record-shattering year for global temperature. These 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. What could the future look like? How should we prepare?

via Off The Charts 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.

Areas of Focus: Climate Change
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Climate Change
Climate change is an urgent global challenge. EPIC research is helping to assess its impacts, quantify its costs, and identify an efficient set of policies to reduce emissions and adapt...