1.5 Billion Children Face Deadly Heatwaves, UNICEF Warns
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A new UNICEF report reveals that 1.5 billion children—roughly half of the world's youth—are now exposed to more frequent and intense heatwaves. The analysis warns that rising global temperatures are directly harming children's health, education, and long-term development. Unlike adults, children's bodies heat up faster and cool down slower, making them especially vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration. The agency urges governments to invest in cooling infrastructure, climate education, and emergency response plans to protect the youngest generation from a crisis that is already here.