Kids exposed to heat waves may lose 1.5 years of schooling: Report
Children exposed to heat waves may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling, according to a report compiled by UNESCO and the University of Saskatchewan. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, the report further stated. Earth's average temperature in 2025-29 is likely to exceed 1.5°C limit, according to World Meteorological Organization