Global pact proposed to combat extreme heat impacts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a global action plan to address extreme heat, which claims 500,000 lives annually. The initiative focuses on protecting vulnerable populations, enhancing worker safety, and improving resilience against rising temperatures. With 70% of the global workforce exposed to extreme heat, the plan emphasizes better cooling technologies and urban design. Guterres urges governments to fulfill commitments made at COP28 to limit fossil fuel use.