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- Researchers analyzed global climate data from 1979 to 2023 to track heatwave patterns.
- Findings show heatwaves are beginning earlier and ending later in more than 92 percent of land areas.
- The intensity of initial heatwaves is also increasing more rapidly.
- This trend poses rising risks to agriculture and public safety as the duration of extreme heat expands.
What to watch next
- Integration of new heatwave onset metrics into global monitoring systems
- Impact of extended heatwave seasons on long-term agricultural output
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