IrelandJapanese cities are facing unprecedented heatwaves, with temperatures reaching over 40°C, prompting the introduction of a new meteorological term 'kokushobi,' meaning 'cruelly hot day.' The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued heatstroke warnings across 41 of the country's 47 prefectures, emphasizing the dangers posed by extreme heat, particularly for the elderly. In Tochigi region, an 85-year-old man died after collapsing in a greenhouse due to the intense heat. Scientists attribute the increased frequency and severity of these heat events to human-induced climate change. Last year marked Japan's hottest summer on record, with the highest temperature recorded at 41.8°C in Isesaki.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on environmental issues related to extreme heat and climate change, presenting factual information without overt political bias. It includes scientific attributions to human-induced climate change but does not frame the issue with a particular political perspective.
