‘Intolerable’ Heat May Hit the Middle East by the End of the Century - The New York Times

‘Intolerable’ Heat May Hit the Middle East by the End of the Century - The New York Times:



 "By the end of this century, areas of the Persian Gulf could be hit by waves of heat and humidity so severe that simply being outside for several hours could threaten human life, according to a new study published Monday. Because of humanity’s contribution to climate change, the authors wrote, some population centers in the Middle East “are likely to experience temperature levels that are intolerable to humans.”"



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