Heat Exodus
Parts of the Middle East and North Africa could become so hot later this century that it would prompt a mass migration of people fleeing the unbearable new climate, according to a new study.
Scientists say that the number of extremely hot days in the region has already doubled since 1970.
“In future, the climate in large parts of the Middle East and North Africa could change in such a manner that the very existence of its inhabitants is in jeopardy,” said Jos Lelieveld of the Max Planck Institute.
Recent research suggests that heat waves in the arid region will be 10 times more frequent than today, and that their duration will be much longer.
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