What are the impacts of Extreme Heat  

Extreme heat can: 

• impact human health, e.g. heat-related deaths, heat stress, respiratory issues, adverse pregnancy outcomes and negatively affect mental health. 

• reduce physical work capacity and motor-cognitive performances, with consequences for productivity, and increase the risk of occupational health problems.  

• can worsen air quality and related health issues. 

• increase energy demand and costs (higher temperatures lead to a greater need for air conditioning). 

Information on what to do during extreme heat.