Too hot to grow 28 May 2026 The economic costs of extreme heat

2026

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This report details the significant economic costs of extreme heat events, highlighting their increasing frequency and severity.

* Examines the non-linear transmission of heat stress on productivity and energy demand, with a critical threshold around 30°C.
* Analyzes the macroeconomic implications, including GDP losses, reduced capital formation, and stagflationary pressures.
* Proposes a three-pillar adaptation plan focusing on worker protection, building resilience, and income protection/finance.

Tags: extreme heat, economic costs, climate change, adaptation, productivity

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