Dr Radhika Khosla joined the BBC's Climate Question show to discuss the world's growing dependence on air conditioning. "We are going to need more and more air conditioning around the world. But let's do things in the right order. One of the most important things is to implement passive cooling first," she said.
Dr Radhika Khosla, formerly Associate Professor and researcher at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, has been awarded the title of Professor of Environmental Science and Policy. The title was awarded through the University’s annual Recognition of Distinction exercise.
The Daily Mail takes an in-depth look at new Oxford Smith School research revealing the cities most impacted by extreme heat. "It isn't just exposure to hot temperatures that matters for risk," explains lead author Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam. "Our study highlights the importance of multi–faceted global heat risk assessments, which reveal the diverse pathways through which urban heat risk emerges."
Dr Radhika Khosla told Bloomberg that India will have the largest population affected by extreme heat. “We know the impacts will be severe, and they are here already,” Khosla says, adding that India needs long-term urban planning focused on cooling and shade.
CNA cites research co-authored by Dr Radhika Khosla in this feature on India's blistering heat waves. The study found that India is likely to be among the countries with the largest populations exposed to extreme heat if climate change continues to worsen in the coming decades.
New research from the University of Oxford has analysed 205 global cities to determine where people are most at risk from rising global temperatures.
The Indian Express cites new research from Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam which finds that India has more cities among the world’s 50 most heat-vulnerable than any other country.
Recent research from Radhika Khosla and the Future of Cooling programme showed India will be one of regions most affected by extreme heat globally. In response to these findings, the Government has issued a summary of key climate adaptation activities such as heat action plans.
The Guardian reported on new research led by Dr Jesus Lizana and co-authored by Dr Radhika Khosla, which predicts that 41% of the global population will be exposed to extreme heat by 2025. "No part of the world will be able to shy away from extreme heat. There is a lack of preparedness across nations," said Dr Khosla.