# Future heatwaves could make today’s record heat look mild

Source: [Earth.com](https://www.earth.com/climate/future-heatwaves-could-make-todays-record-heat-look-mild/) · 2026-11-08 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/future-heatwaves-could-make-today-s-record-heat-look-mild-24d893474334beae
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- New research uses climate model projections for nine regions around the world.
- The study suggests future heatwaves could exceed today's record heat, even if emissions are sharply cut.
- Planning for extreme heat is usually based on the worst summers already experienced.

## Why it matters

Infrastructure, health and climate-adaptation planning based on past record heat may underestimate future extremes, which matters for science readers working on climate risk.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-08: Earth.com article on the research published

## Coverage

- [Future heatwaves could make today’s record heat look mild](https://www.earth.com/climate/future-heatwaves-could-make-todays-record-heat-look-mild/) — Earth.com, 2026-11-08

Tags: climate, heatwaves, climate-modelling, extreme-weather, adaptation

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