extreme heat

This letter was written in response to an editorial in the British Medical Journal on the need to join up... Read more

This policy brief provides evidence to support policymakers in mobilising capital for a just, resilient transition to net zero, by highlighting the potential health co-benefits of addressing the risks from heat and air pollution in combination. Read more

This report consists of a submission to the call for evidence by the Environmental Audit Committee on heat resilience and sustainable cooling. Read more

In this commentary for the Academy of Social Sciences Candice Howarth uses social science research evidence to demonstrate why we... Read more

This news article reports on the Met Office's annual State of the UK Climate report. The article includes quotes from Candice Howarth who discusses the need to prepare more for heatwaves like those that occurred in the summer of 2022. Read more

Candice Howarth explains why the UK is not prepared for the increased incidence of extreme heat caused by climate change and what needs to change. Read more

The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh are under increasing threat in a warming world. This policy brief considers how policymakers can better ensure workers are protected from extreme heat while pursuing sustainable development pathways and a just transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more

In this interview for Channel 4 News Candice Howarth discusses the impacts of increasing heatwaves on everyday life in the UK. Read more

This article reports on estimated number of deaths as a result of the 2022 summer heatwaves across Europe. Read more

National and local policymakers need to wake up to the growing threats to lives and livelihoods that rising temperatures are causing in London and increase pre-emptive efforts to mitigate the worst impacts, writes Bob Ward. Read more