Experts issue warning: Future summers could be hotter than today’s

Heat waves, set to impact many regions of the world in the summer of 2026, have once again brought the effects of climate change to the forefront.

According to the United Nations, global temperatures are expected to rise an average of 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2040 compared to the pre-industrial era.

Scientists say this increase could lead to more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense heat waves.

The risks of extreme heat and water scarcity are rising.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, global temperature increases could reach higher levels in the century’s later stages.

Research suggests that by 2070, some regions of Latin America, parts of the southern United States, southern Spain, and northern Australia could see severely deteriorated living conditions due to extreme heat.

Experts also point out that water scarcity is becoming an increasingly significant risk. Previous analyses indicate that major cities, including New York, could experience water shortages by 2050, while the highest risk in the United States is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Calls for emission reductions.

Scientists emphasize that reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing investments in renewable energy, and preventing deforestation are critical to limit the effects of global warming.

Experts say that if necessary measures are not taken, extreme heat waves are expected to increase both human casualties and their negative impact on living conditions.