Rates of violence spike during heat waves. Are community services prepared for a hotter world?
Climate scientists and law enforcement have long known that gender-based violence rates rise noticeably following extended periods of extreme heat.
Why It Matters
Extreme heat is a major cause of climate-related illnesses and deaths, but its link to gender-based violence is largely overlooked. With climate change creating more heat waves, more assaults could happen in the coming years.
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