It is predicted that over 100 million people in the United States will be exposed to ‘extreme heat’ in 30 years.
According to CNBC broadcast on the 15th, the First Street Foundation, a non-profit organization that studies climate risk, predicted that 50 counties in the United States will experience a heat index (feeling temperature) of 125 degrees Fahrenheit (about 51.7 degrees) or higher next year. More than 8 million people live in these counties.
By 2053, more than 1,000 U.S. counties with a heat index of 125 degrees Fahrenheit or higher are projected to have a population of 108 million each.
This heat wave is expected to occur mainly in southern areas such as Texas and Florida.
In addition, the First Street Foundation predicted that 30 years from now, the number of days with a sensible temperature exceeding 125 degrees Fahrenheit in the southern provinces will nearly double.
Coincidentally, Texas and Florida are regions with a large influx of populations as the culture of telecommuting is spreading after the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Midwestern region is also likely to experience an increase in extreme heat.
First Street Foundation CEO Matthew Abbey said: “We must prepare for the inevitable. ‘ He warned.
The foundation came up with these results by applying the United Nations’ future greenhouse gas emission forecasting scenario, calculating precise surface heat measurement, shielding rate, impervious surface (area where rainwater cannot penetrate), and water accessibility.
To consider the impact of climate change on home values, the analysis period was set to 30 years, the most common mortgage maturity in the United States.
The increase in extreme heat and extreme weather will inevitably trigger more ‘climate migration’ in areas already vulnerable to floods and fires, Evie predicted.