Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says (opens original article in a new tab)

A study finds Mexico, Italy, and other countries are experiencing 1-2 more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, with increased frequency and severity of extreme heat events and tropical nights, affecting regions previously untouched by such conditions.

• Mexico, Italy, and other nations experience 1-2 more months of heat stress than in the 1970s
• Heat stress days, extreme feels-like temperatures, and tropical nights have increased significantly over 60 years
• Regions previously unaffected by heat stress now face it, with some areas seeing up to 50 more strong heat stress days annually