Extreme heat disproportionately exacerbates health issues by threatening fresh food supply

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02172-2

Record-breaking temperatures pose critical risks to the global food supply, particularly endangering fresh produce. Urgent enhancements in food safety measures, including re-evaluating the impact of food production, improving cold chain logistics and adapting dietary practices, are required to ensure the resilience of food systems and public health.
Nature Climate Change