Summer, sunshine, glorious weather — the warmer the better? Most people associate warm temperatures with holidays and carefree times. However, rising temperatures also bring considerable risks. Threats to food security, an increasing number of cardiovascular diseases, and a dramatic rise in heat-related deaths can all be consequences. We therefore need to take action to protect ourselves from the increasing heat.
Detailed information can be found in the sources listed below.
Why heat can be particularly dangerous in cities and what exactly temperature increases look like in Austria, you can read about in our knowledge snacks:
