Introduction
Across the world, families are facing a silent emergency that rarely makes headlines but affects millions every single day. Food prices are rising faster than wages, and the cost of basic ingredients has become a heavy burden for households already struggling with rent, energy bills, and transportation.
The world is experiencing a level of heat that scientists once predicted would arrive decades from now, yet it is unfolding before our eyes. From Europe’s scorching summers to record‑breaking temperatures across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, extreme heat has become one of the most visible signs of a planet under stress.