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The Lancet Countdown stresses that climate action remains “a lifeline,” capable of saving millions of lives while protecting economies.

By 2070, around 520 million people across the region could face at least one month of dangerous heat each year – four times the number today.

Extreme heat has become a growing public emergency, depriving people of basic necessities and threatening their right to live in a healthy, safe, and dignified environment.

The study leverages tools like the Climate Shift Index to attribute temperature changes, providing a scientific basis for policy and public awareness.

For many of Dhaka’s workers, avoiding the heat isn’t an option. Climate Rights International found that many workers were forced to continue their jobs in extreme conditions. Most workers interviewed had either fainted in the heat themselves or witnessed a colleague collapse on the job.