Cause & Effect

Global warming has caused land heat waves to become more frequent and intense in almost every part of the world since the 1950s.  A phenomenon known as "global warming" occurs when greenhouse gas emissions from human activity lead to a rise in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and an increase in the earth's temperature. Heat waves and other extreme climate phenomena becoming increasingly frequent as a result of greenhouse gases' ability to trap solar heat in the upper atmosphere and raise Earth's temperature.

Heat disease is a variety of disorders caused by rising body temperature. This can be caused by environmental conditions or activities. This includes minor conditions such as heat cramps, heat fainting, and heat exhaustion, as well as more serious conditions known as heat stroke. This can affect some or all of the anatomical system. Heat illnesses include. Heat stroke, sunstroke, heat fainting, heat edema, heat cramps, heat rash, and thermosclerosis.

Both physical and psychological stress are brought on by excessive heat. This may have an impact on performance. Moreover, it may cause a rise in violent crime. Increased interpersonal and societal conflict is correlated with high temperatures. Crime rates rise in all civilizations as temperatures rise. This is particularly valid for serious offenses like rape, murder, and assault. High temperatures in nations with unstable political systems can exacerbate the conditions that lead to civil war.

Excessive heat waves present a multitude of risks, impacting both crops and ecosystems. Elevated temperatures contribute to water scarcity, affecting crop productivity and potentially causing shifts within ecosystems due to altered water systems. These dry, hot conditions not only damage crops, reducing agricultural output, but also carry economic implications such as heightened water prices and stress on available water resources. Beyond agriculture and ecology, critical infrastructure like roads, railways, and ports faces vulnerability to heat-related effects. The rising temperatures also escalate the likelihood of disasters, like wildfires and droughts, exacerbating the consequences of climate change. Such climatic events strain infrastructure, amplifying vulnerabilities and resulting in widespread disruption and damage.