Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?
Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.
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Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense globally.
The world is experiencing more extreme weather.
Climate change is expected to worsen the situation, according to scientists.
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Parts of Western Europe are enduring another heatwave, with scorching temperatures and dry conditions sparking wildfires.
In Asia, several countries are recovering from devastating storms and floods.
And this week, dozens of cities across the U.S. are expected to set heat records.
The death toll is mounting.
Homes, transit and other facilities have been damaged.
And many countries are already feeling the economic strain.
As scientists expect extreme weather to become the norm, what can governments do to prepare?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Guests:
Daniel Gilford – Climate Scientist at Climate Central
Alexandre Borde – Environmental economist and CEO of Cibola Partners
Benjamin Horton – Dean of the School of Energy and Environment and Professor of Earth Science, City University of Hong Kong
Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026
Governments face mounting pressure to invest in resilient infrastructure and early warning systems. The economic toll of these disasters underscores the urgency of adaptation measures. How nations respond will determine their ability to safeguard lives and livelihoods in a warming world.
Original source: Al Jazeera
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