An article in the New England Journal of Medicine looks at the impact of climate change and extreme heat on health. Climate change is causing gradual increases in temperatures and climate shocks such as droughts and heat waves. These factors threaten the health of children in 130 countries.[1] The extreme heat in continental western Europe was so intense that without the influence of human-caused climate change, the measured values would be highly improbable.[2] The study highlights the link between rising temperatures and negative health impacts on children. The main findings show the direct impact of extreme events on the population.