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The 50°C Urban Heat Threshold. A line graph shows the number of cities experiencing at least five days above 50°C per year rising from 0 until recently, to 100+ at present, 150 at 2°C global warming, and 250 at 3°C warming. On the right, icons highlight approximately 489,000 heat-related deaths annu
Explained ·Aug 18, 2026 ·4 min read

489,000 Deaths a Year: Extreme Heat Now 3x More Frequent

The growing threat to the environment is killing about 489,000 people a year, putting people, infrastructures, and ecosystems beyond what they can handle. People in urban areas are the worst affected by this rising threat. Having a cool community while also limiting emissions is UNEP’s main aim.

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Stacked bar chart showing industrial subsidies by government ownership level in India from 2005 to 2024 average. Subsidies as percent of annual revenue are highest for firms with >=50% government ownership, driven mainly by below-market borrowings. Data broken down by Grants, Income tax concessions,
Explained ·Aug 7, 2026

The Hidden Subsidy Loop: How Gov-Owned Firms Borrow Cheap and Get Paid Twice

During the years 2005-24, businesses owned by governments (50% or more) receive subsidies that account for 2.3% of their revenues, four times more than companies whose state ownership is less than 10%. Despite being able to receive more assistance in all areas, state-owned companies have a decided advantage when it comes to financial services. State-owned enterprises do not only receive support, but also assist in distributing it.

Stacked bar chart showing industrial subsidies by government ownership level in India from 2005 to 2024 average. Subsidies as percent of annual revenue are highest for firms with >=50% government ownership, driven mainly by below-market borrowings. Data broken down by Grants, Income tax concessions,
Explained ·Aug 7, 2026

The Hidden Subsidy Loop: How Gov-Owned Firms Borrow Cheap and Get Paid Twice

During the years 2005-24, businesses owned by governments (50% or more) receive subsidies that account for 2.3% of their revenues, four times more than companies whose state ownership is less than 10%. Despite being able to receive more assistance in all areas, state-owned companies have a decided advantage when it comes to financial services. State-owned enterprises do not only receive support, but also assist in distributing it.

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