======Will India get too hot to work?======
This report assesses the socioeconomic impact of extreme heat and humidity in India due to climate change.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/sustainability/our%20insights/will%20india%20get%20too%20hot%20to%20work/will-india-get%20too-hot-to-work-vf.pdf|Source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:mckinsey|McKinsey]]  |
|Publication date:  |November 1, 2020  |
|Authors:  |Carter Powis, Dickon Pinner, Hamid Samadari, Hamid Samandari, Hauke Engel, Jonathan Woetzel, Mekala Krishnan, Rajat Gupta  |
|Time horizon:  |2050    |
|Geographic focus:  |India   |
|Page count:  |22  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a "micro-to-macro" approach, combining climate modeling with socioeconomic analysis. It included geospatial analysis of population urbanicity, assessment of labor productivity loss, and examination of climate models to project future heat and humidity extremes.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The McKinsey Global Institute report examines the risks of extreme heat and humidity in India, projecting that by 2030, millions could face lethal heat waves annually, with significant GDP at risk. It explores the need for adaptation, such as shifting work hours, improving cooling infrastructure, and innovating in air-conditioning technology to mitigate these risks.\\ 
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