ScienceHow hotter weather is making us poorer

Heat waves, wildfires and floods are triggering cascading economic effects, cutting incomes and raising the cost of basic goods. Research cited by DW finds that climate change has already increased US household expenses and reduced economic output and productivity in parts of the United States, Germany and Australia, with impacts expected to worsen as temperatures rise.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:25Original