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According to the study, what proportion of the global population lives in areas with severe heat restrictions?

One-quarter

One-third

One-half

Two-thirds

How many additional hours of heat-restricted activity do people over 65 experience now compared to 1950?

200 hours

600 hours

900 hours

300 hours

Which factor makes elderly people more vulnerable to heat than younger adults?

They do more outdoor activities

They live in hotter regions

They have reduced sweating ability

They consume more fossil fuels

Why do wealthy people in Gulf states face lower heat risks than migrant workers?

They live in cooler regions

They can afford air conditioning

They work indoors naturally

They contribute less to climate change

What does the term "METs" measure in this research?

Human energy expenditure

Temperature levels

Population density

Carbon emissions

Which year showed the most severe heat restrictions in the study period?

1950

1979

1995

2024

Who is disproportionately affected by heat limitations despite contributing least to climate change?

Elderly populations worldwide

People in poorer nations

Construction workers

Young, healthy adults

What activity level defines "unliveable" conditions according to the study?

Moderate walking

Housework

Sedentary activities only

Light exercise

Which statement best summarizes the main message of this article?

Climate change is making summers hotter everywhere, requiring people to install air conditioning and change their work schedules to adapt to rising temperatures.

Rising global temperatures are severely limiting safe outdoor activity for billions of people, particularly the elderly and those in poorer nations, demanding urgent action on fossil fuels.

Scientists have discovered that people over 65 cannot safely work outdoors anymore, so governments should provide indoor employment opportunities for older populations.

Heat waves in 2024 broke all previous records, proving that tropical countries need better infrastructure and cooling systems to protect their populations.

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Do you think extreme heat has affected your daily life or routine in recent years? How?

Should wealthy countries that produce more emissions help poorer countries cope with heat? Why or why not?

If you were a government leader, what would be your first action to protect people from dangerous heat?

Is it fair that outdoor workers in hot countries face more danger than office workers? What could change this?

Do you feel optimistic or pessimistic about solving the climate crisis? What makes you feel this way?

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Climate Crisis: Extreme Heat Now Limits Daily Life for Billions

March 24, 2026·5 min read·Environmental·B1