Post by Columbia Climate School

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States is projected to be the hottest such tournament to be held since the competition began in 1930. Extreme heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather, causing more deaths every year than hurricanes, floods, and wildfires combined. Sweltering conditions can put players and also fans at risk. “As FIFA and the 2026 World Cup have taken meaningful proactive steps in introducing...safeguards, there remains a critical need for more research on the lived experiences of fans, players, and workers under these new weather conditions, data that will be essential for informing the next generation of heat safety protocols at major sporting events worldwide,” says expert Joshua L. DeVincenzo of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University. Via The Guardian. https://lnkd.in/ewrbpAk2