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‘Non-survivable’: heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

"Extreme heat is already creating “non-survivable” conditions for humans in heatwaves that have killed thousands and likely many more, according to new research that warns people are more susceptible to rising temperatures than first thought."

"Climate studies have found that heatwaves are lasting longer and delivering higher temperatures around the world."

“The fact we are so close to physiological limits means that mitigating higher temperatures is essential to humans still being able to live and thrive in the hottest and most humid places, including the top end of Australia and much of the tropics, but especially in India and the Middle East. >>
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/08/extreme-weather-heatwaves-breaching-human-survival-limits-study-finds

"Deadly heat stress conditions are already occurring."
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70485-1

#FossilFuels #ClimateBarbarism #survivability #liveability #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #WetBulbLimit #HeatStress #Australia #petrol #oil

‘Non-survivable’: heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

Analysis of six extreme heatwaves found when temperature and humidity were accounted for, all were potentially deadly for older people

The Guardian

Daniel Fischer Nov 23

Extreme environmental tolerance and space #survivability of the moss, Physcomitrium patens: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(25)02088-7 -> This #moss survived 9 months directly exposed to the elements of #space: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1105940 -> This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/we-were-genuinely-astonished-this-moss-survived-9-months-outside-the-international-space-station-and-could-still-grow-on-earth

AlcorNews Aug 15, 2025

Des drones chinois esquivent 87 % des missiles grâce à des propulseurs intégrés… une révolution pour la survie tactique ? https://newsly.fr/2025/08/14/les-ingenieurs-chinois-repoussent-les-limites-nos-drones-survivent-a-87-des-attaques-de-missiles/ #Space #Science #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #DroneTech #ChinaInnovation #Survivability

Les ingénieurs chinois repoussent les limites : « Nos drones survivent à 87 % des attaques de missiles » - Newsly

Une équipe d'ingénieurs aérospatiaux chinois a récemment présenté une nouvelle technologie de manœuvre d'évasion pour drones de combat, visant à augmenter leur taux de survie à près de 90 %. Cette avancée pourrait transformer l'efficacité des drones face aux missiles de défense aérienne. En intégrant des propulseurs latéraux légers, les drones seraient capables d'exécuter des

Newsly - Un oeil neuf sur l'actualité

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Likely Jan Lukas Aug 10, 2025

@AmeliasBrain @HyL

Thank you for the #intel!

The decorative lampposts sound lovely, but yeah, not helpful for the problems of heat and #asphalt.

The thing is, that even in advance of #HeatDomes and serial #heatwaves neighbourhoods like mine are unwalkable in the summer from heat alone.

In the winter, the sloped sidewalk concrete that almost-seamlessly joins the asphalt roadway AND lack of routine snow clearance means that street parkers are often parked somewhat on the sidewalk itself.

This is particularly easy to do when the #snowpack on the road is higher than the sidewalk, which is most winters, even ones with relatively little snow.

This narrows the sidewalks to the point that even if cleared, they are not necessarily wide enough to use with #AssistiveDevices such as #rollators and #wheelchairs.

I really want #yegAccessible, year-round!

#yeg
#accessibility
#ClimateChange
#heat
#HeatIsland
#liveability
#survivability

Likely Jan Lukas May 2, 2025

This year's attempt to survive upcoming extreme heat is to add #WindowFilm for #heat abatement.

But I've run into a little problem beyond limitations arising from my #disabilities: is there anyone on #Mastodon qualified to provide a #blessing for this?

I don't have a #parson handy to help out locally atm. 😛

#yeg
#yegwx
#HeatDome
#HeatWave
#survivability
#disability
#FensterFreitag
#FensterFriday

SubtleBlade ⚔️Dec 6, 2023

#Earth on verge of five #catastrophic #ClimateTippingPoints, scientists warn

Humanity faces ‘devastating domino effects’ including mass displacement and financial ruin as planet warms
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/06/earth-on-verge-of-five-catastrophic-tipping-points-scientists-warn
#ClimateCrisis #GlobalHeating #Environment #Sustainability #Survivability

Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn

Humanity faces ‘devastating domino effects’ including mass displacement and financial ruin as planet warms

The Guardian

Richard R Lee Aug 29, 2023

#StandbyGenerators are a dated solution which requires #fossilfuels and #routinemaintenance in order to be viable. #SolarPanels and #LDS #batteries require only sunshine and emit no #CO2. If you are going to invest $20k+, why not get continuous ROI, not just intermittent? #RenewableEnergy. #Decarbonization. #Survivability. What to know before investing in a standby home generator https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2023/08/29/home-standby-generator-cost-power/

What to know before investing in a standby home generator

Standby generators are much more expensive than their portable counterparts, but they can provide continuous power to the entire house.

The Washington Post

Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️Jun 26, 2023

Humans approaching limits of 'survivability' as sweltering heatwaves engulf parts of Asia
https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/humans-approaching-limits-of-survivability-as-sweltering-heatwaves-engulf-parts-of-asia-1.6456019

The soaring heat has highlighted how millions in the world’s most populous nation are among the most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis.

India often experiences heatwaves during the summer months of May and June, but in recent years, they have arrived earlier and become more prolonged.

#survivability #ClimateChange #heatwaves #Asia #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis

Humans approaching limits of 'survivability' as sweltering heatwaves engulf parts of Asia

Heavy showers blanketed northern India over the weekend, offering some much-needed respite from a blistering heatwave that ravaged the region. But with mercury levels expected to remain high in other areas, the soaring heat has highlighted how millions in the world’s most populous nation are among the most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis.

CTVNews