JOURNAL ARTICLE

Human Adaptation to Heat Can't Keep Up With Human-Caused Climate Change.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Goodell, Jeff 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the increasing threat of extreme heat due to climate change and its implications for human survival and adaptation. It highlights that the Earth is experiencing unprecedented temperature rises, with the last eight years being the hottest on record, leading to severe heat waves and environmental changes that may render large areas inhospitable to human life. The text discusses the evolutionary adaptations of humans and other species to manage heat, including the development of bipedalism and sweat glands, which have allowed humans to thrive in various climates. However, it emphasizes that as global temperatures continue to rise, the ability to adapt will be challenged, particularly for vulnerable populations lacking resources to cope with extreme heat. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/07, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:164795542
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