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Climate change: Countries in Africa hit by high temperatures

More than 14.3m Kenyans, experienced at least 60 days with high temperatures due to climate change.

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by HILLARY BETT

News18 September 2024 - 13:02
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In Summary


• A report by Climate Central shows that burning fossil fuels, such as oil, gas and coal and human activities, increased temperatures every day in June, July and August.

• June to August 2024 was the Earth's hottest season on record.

Climate change played a major role in this record heat.

More than 14.3 million Kenyans, experienced at least 60 days with high temperatures due to climate change.

A report by Climate Central shows that burning fossil fuels, such as oil, gas and coal and human activities, increased temperatures every day in June, July and August.

Climate Central is a non-advocacy, non-profit science and news organisation providing information about climate and energy.


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