S2E10: Red alert! Majority in Asia-Pacific at increasing risk from heatwaves, says Red Cross

With global warming increasing heat risks across the world, early
warning systems and early action can be a lifesaver, especially
in densely populated Asia-Pacific.


Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The
Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from
biodiversity conservation to climate change.


More than six billion people are now exposed to heat waves and
this will increase in coming years because of climate
change. 


And the Asia-Pacific region is at great risk because of its high
population densities and exposure to heat, says Dr Luis
Rodriguez, lead for climate and environmental crises for the
Asia-Pacific at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies (IFRC).


He tells The Straits Times’ Green Pulse podcast the Asia-Pacific
region has 66 per cent of the global population at risk of the
impacts of heat waves. He explains why it is so important to have
early warning systems and early action. Doing so can save many
lives.


Take a listen to the latest Green Pulse episode to learn more
about the risks from extreme heat and efforts to reduce the
danger. 


Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):


1:31 Why is the Red Cross sounding the alert on heat in the
Asia-Pacific?


6:22 How are the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies raising the
alarm?


9:20 What are some of the best solutions for dealing with the
growing risks from heat?


15:18 Just like other hazards, reaching everyone at risk is a
“monumental challenge”.


24:47 What are the key takeaways? What can individuals do to
prepare for extreme heat?


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