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Study Warns 2°C Rise Could Triple Uninhabitable Land

2/23/2025

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A new study reveals a chilling forecast: a 2°C increase in global temperatures could triple the amount of uninhabitable land, endangering millions. Presently, 21% of the Earth’s land is deemed unsafe, a figure that could soar to 35%. With older adults at the greatest risk, immediate action to cut emissions and adapt to rising heat is crucial to safeguard lives.

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A new study reveals a chilling forecast: a 2°C increase in global temperatures could triple the amount of uninhabitable land, endangering millions. Presently, 21% of the Earth’s land is deemed unsafe, a figure that could soar to 35%. With older adults at the greatest risk, immediate action to cut emissions and adapt to rising heat is crucial to safeguard lives.