Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
SCMP Editorial
Opinion

Opinion

Editorial by SCMP Editorial

Heatwaves a deadly reminder for world to act on climate change

  • Dozens have perished amid record temperatures in parts of Canada and the United States, while countries elsewhere swelter
  • Weather extremes will only worsen if global leaders do not take the issue more seriously

Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
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