Recent studies highlighted the growing impact of climate change on weather patterns and societal functions globally. Research by the World Weather Attribution group indicates that climate change has increased the intensity of rainfall in Dubai by 10-40%. The same phenomenon has resulted in more extreme flooding across East Africa and Northern Libya, with the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicting a further increase in heavy rainfall events with ongoing global warming.

In terms of temperature-related phenomena, climate-induced changes are exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, with notable heat extremes in Mali and the UK pointed out as impossible without human influence on the climate. This escalation is attributed to a modification in the jet stream caused by Arctic warming, leading to more frequent occurrences of heat domes.

Drought conditions have also worsened, notably in East Africa and the Amazon rainforest, with climate change increasing the likelihood of severe drought instances by a hundredfold. This is primarily due to heatwaves drying out the soil, further straining water supplies.

Wildfires, intensified by drier and hotter conditions, are another direct outcome of climate change, drawing moisture from vegetation amply. Notably, Canada experienced its most severe wildfire season in 2023, with forecasts suggesting a 50% surge in extreme wildfire events by 2100, driven by climate shifts and land-use changes.

In a detailed study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), projections indicate that Greece will lose up to 37 days annually that are suitable for outdoor activities by 2100 due to extreme heat, primarily driven by fossil fuel consumption and unchecked industrial growth. A shift to renewable energy could reduce this loss to 20 days per year. The study also predicts that the Dominican Republic could face the most significant loss globally, with a potential decrease of 124 pleasant weather days annually by 2100, marking an increased geographical disparity in the impact of global warming.

In the Philippines, a record-breaking heat wave, worsened by the El Nino weather phenomenon, led to the closure of 7,000 public schools, pushing education online. This situation has affected children disproportionately, particularly highlighting disparities in access to education and adequate learning conditions. The heat has triggered calls from teachers’ unions for improved school facilities and the integration of climate education into curricula, to help communities understand and adapt to the evolving challenges posed by the climate crisis.