India, July 30 -- As extreme heat intensifies across continents, Amnesty International has warned that rising temperatures are becoming a growing human rights crisis, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities and exposing governments' failure to protect people from climate related risks.
Heatwaves Deepen Global Inequality
Amnesty International said extreme heat is no longer only an environmental challenge but also a threat to fundamental rights, including the rights to life, health, housing, food, water and decent working conditions. The organisation argued that low income communities, older people, children, outdoor workers, migrants and people with disabilities face the greatest risks because they often lack access to cooling,...