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The Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock) recently released the report "Scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income." It sheds light on the potential dangers caused by severe temperatures in different countries.
A Serious Warning: Lives At Risk
The "Scorching Divide" research issues a grim warning, predicting that if nothing is done, excessive temperatures in India, Nigeria, and the United States could kill about 204,000 women each year by 2050. This sobering statistic highlights the critical need for comprehensive climate action to protect vulnerable areas.
Key Aspects Of Women's Lives Have Been Affected
Extreme heat, according to the report, has a substantial impact on three key parts of women's lives: unpaid domestic labor, paid employment, and health. During instances of excessive heat, the disproportionate load on women is exacerbated, hurting their general well-being.
The Impact On Working Hours
Women in India experience significant loss of working hours owing to excessive heat. Women lose 41 minutes each day on average, which jumps to 47 minutes during particularly hot years. This decrease in productivity has the potential to have far-reaching effects for their economic stability.
Economic Losses In Paid Labor Productivity For Women
According to the report, severe temperatures result in astonishing yearly economic losses to women's paid labor productivity of $120 billion. This startling figure emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change as an urgent economic and societal necessity.
The Significant Impact Of Unpaid Labor
Unpaid work accounts for up to 75% of women's production losses across the three countries. Domestic obligations disproportionately affect women, and excessive heat exacerbates already existent imbalances in unpaid labor.
Increase In Daily Heat Loss Expected
The report forecasts a concerning trend, estimating that the average daily hours lost to heat could grow by 30% by 2050. This projection emphasizes the gravity of the situation, necessitating quick climate adaption efforts.
Deconstructing "Time Poverty"
The study "Scorching Divide" introduces the idea of "time poverty," which refers to the persistent experience of having too many duties and not enough time to complete them. Extreme heat exacerbates this load for women, adding stress and anxiety.
Increase In Paid Work Losses Expected
Women's paid work losses are expected to climb dramatically by 2050, ranging from 18 to 44%. This projection raises concerns about gender parity in the workplace and highlights the significance of gender-inclusive climate policies.
Impact On Nigerian Sectors
Extreme heat has a negative impact on agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria, affecting at least 22 million women directly. These findings underline the need of empowering and supporting women in climate-vulnerable sectors.
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