How heatwaves affect the global economy, from jobs to electricity

Data shows that heatwaves and wildfires caused significant economic losses in 2026, with burned areas exceeding 150 million hectares in the first four months. Insurance loss costs rose to hundreds of billions of dollars, and there were widespread impacts on productivity, energy markets, and infrastructure. Additionally, heatwaves put increasing pressure on power grids, especially in the United States and Europe, with forecasts of rising future costs and worsening economic effects due to climate change.

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