5 Places that will be Uninhabitable in 50 Years

The Alarming Statement by NASA

NASA has released an alarming statement, warning that by 2050, some parts of our planet could become uninhabitable.
The American space agency has based this assertion on data collected by satellites, painting a worrisome picture of the future.
It is estimated that within the next 30 to 50 years, certain areas on Earth may no longer have suitable conditions for human life to thrive.

Understanding the Wet Bulb Temperature

The increase in global temperatures, primarily linked to the use of fossil fuels, has already resulted in a rise of about 1 degree Celsius or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
This temperature rise is also associated with the greenhouse effect, caused by high levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants, making the Earth an increasingly inhospitable environment for humans.

NASA has raised this new alarm through the study of the so-called wet bulb temperature, a metric used to detect at-risk areas.
The wet bulb temperature is a meteorological measure that combines air temperature and humidity in human perception of heat.
In times of climate change, the wet bulb temperature becomes crucial as it determines how oppressive and potentially harmful the heat is for human health, especially in urban areas.

Uninhabitable Earth, Not Everywhere Yet

Researchers at the space agency have noted that a wet bulb temperature exceeding 35°C for 6 consecutive hours could pose serious health risks.
In such conditions, the body loses its ability to regulate internal temperature, leading to potentially fatal consequences.

However, most hot and humid regions on Earth currently have a wet bulb temperature below 25-27°C.
While challenging for the human body, it is not yet dangerously high.

The 5 At-Risk Zones

According to NASA, certain subtropical regions have already surpassed the critical wet bulb temperature threshold in the last 15 years.
Countries in South Asia, such as Pakistan, as well as nations around the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, are among those at risk.
Unfortunately, they are not the only ones; by 2070, other areas like parts of Brazil, Eastern China, and regions in the United States could face significant changes, endangering their populations.

This phenomenon could spread to other territories and intensify with the progression of global warming.
This suggests that other areas could potentially exceed the 35°C wet bulb temperature mark, transforming into uninhabitable zones.

For further information, you can also read about The Cost of Climate Change.