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Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days
Original: Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days, arriving sooner and lasting longer
New analysis indicates the global heatwave season has expanded by roughly 39 days, with extreme heat now arriving earlier in the year and lasting longer than before. Researchers attribute the lengthening season to warming temperatures, warning that prolonged exposure raises health risks and strains infrastructure. Coverage highlights how gradual change can go unnoticed even as extreme heat events become more frequent and severe.
Why now: Concerns about climate change and increasingly early, prolonged extreme heat are drawing attention to new research findings.
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Evidence
- Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days, arriving sooner and lasting longer · Earth.com
- Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days, arriving sooner and lasting longer · AOL.com
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