Climate changes expose 560 million children to additional annual heat stressPhoto by Wolfgang Weiser on Pexels
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Climate changes expose 560 million children to additional annual heat stress

Euronews Portugal28 August 2026 at 06:15

Climate changes are causing a significant increase in heat stress among children worldwide. The phenomenon exposes hundreds of millions of children to dangerous heat conditions that would not exist without the influence of climate change.

Up to 560 million children already face, every year, at least one additional month of dangerous heat due to these changes. This data represents an alert about the scale of the impact of climate change on the health of younger generations.

The consequences for children's health are severe, as excessive heat represents significant risks for physical well-being. The worsening of these health risks is directly linked to the increase in temperatures caused by climate change.

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