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Farmers are adapting as traditional cultivation methods may not survive climate change and soaring costs

He notes it is too early to say how excess mortality from the weather will affect the company’s figures

Cities in the region must embrace climate-responsive urban design that keeps the heat out

Sustained high temperatures may crimp yields while high humidity could raise risks of crop diseases

The heat is also taxing power grids across the continent

Tokyo’s ‘Cool Biz’ initiative is prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs

Energy demand could grow, with heat waves potentially hitting numerous parts of the country

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke and aggravate cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and Credit Agricole are among the lenders allowing more flexibility