1 IN 5 PEOPLE FEEL STRONG CLIMATE CHANGE INFLUENCE GLOBALLY: REPORT

Thu 20 March 2025:

The effects of human-induced climate change are being felt by one in five people worldwide, a new report revealed on Wednesday.

The report published by Climate Central, an independent science organization, found that at least 1.8 billion people—22% of the global population—faced temperatures significantly influenced by climate change every day from December 2024 to February 2025.

Over the past three months, human-induced climate change, primarily from burning coal, oil, and methane gas, caused widespread extreme heat across most regions.

During this period, almost 394 million people faced 30 or more days of “risky heat” intensified by climate change, with 74% of them residing in Africa.

“Risky heat” days are defined as days with temperatures exceeding 90% of the typical local temperatures from 1991 to 2020, which increases the risk of heat-related health issues.

The highest global exposure occurred on Feb. 28, 2025, the research finds, when three billion people—37% of the population—experienced such temperatures.

Climate change is having significant effects on human life, and its impact is growing more severe each year. Rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, which pose risks to health, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly.

Changing weather patterns cause severe storms, floods, and droughts, disrupting communities, agriculture, and water supplies. This leads to food insecurity, loss of livelihoods, and migration, as people are forced to leave their homes due to environmental disasters. Sea level rise threatens coastal cities and islands, causing displacement and the loss of homes.

Additionally, the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue is expected to increase as warmer temperatures create favorable conditions for pests. Climate change also exacerbates existing inequalities, with poorer countries and communities bearing the brunt of its effects. It’s a global crisis that requires urgent action to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and build resilience.

-With Anadolu Agency

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