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How much heat is too much? : James Goldie, 360info CC BY 4.0

Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse.

How dangerous is extreme heat to humans

Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse.

Water rationing due to droughts should be expected if an El Niño hits Southeast Asia this year. : ‘Drought’ by Ivan Radic is available at https://tinyurl.com/238umdcb CC BY 2.0

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

El Nino returns

Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

Bangladesh owes its existence partly to the widespread resentment over poor relief efforts to aid Cyclone Bhola victims. : Flickr: ASaber91 https://tinyurl.com/3nna3vsw CC BY 2.0

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

How a cyclone created a new nation

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

Ultimately building resilient infrastructure is the only way to address loss and damage from climate change : Ernie Penaredondo (Flickr) CC 2.0

Calls to adapt to climate change are meaningless unless funding is attached.

How do we pay for climate change adaptation?

Jakarta’s frequent floods should have been prevented (Ruby Mangunsong) : Ruby Mangunsong/Flickr CC by 2.0 The World Bank

Jakarta’s severe flooding is happening more often and with more intensity. A new approach might hold the key to moving forward.

Jakarta’s floods are devastating — they don’t have to be

Learn about the impacts of comet and asteroid strikes : tatonomusic/Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/RR6Zqr-2l5o) CC BY 4.0

What would an asteroid or comet impact be like?

Deflecting asteroids

Interactive: asteroid strikes