How much can one season bring? From scorching heatwaves to raging floods, discover how extreme weather events shape our lives. It was hot every year, but this year they had to close Joni’s school for an extra two months because of the heat. Mr Gokhale, the principal of City Public School, had looked particularly sweaty during the last morning assembly. As all the students stood in rows, Mr. Gokhale wiped his large forehead with his hanky and took the mic on the podium.“Children, we have a special announcement. As you know, we are experiencing a difficult heatwave this year. That’…
Boost for renewables, but climate adaptation gets a backseat
