Mountain View is addressing climate change by preparing for increased extreme heat, storms, wildfires, and rising sea levels. Preliminary findings indicate extreme heat as a major threat, with estimates of 17 extreme heat days yearly by the century's end. In ten years, temperatures above 80 degrees may rise to 70 days annually. Experts warn that prolonged heat harms at-risk groups, exacerbating public health issues, as evidenced by over 1,800 emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses from 2005 to 2020.
By the end of the century, Mountain View could experience 17 days a year of extreme heat with temperatures above 91 degrees. Temperatures could feel much higher with elevated humidity levels, more like 109 degrees, highlighting the rapid increase in temperatures in the region.
Under a high emission scenario, that's over four months out of the year with temperatures above 80 degrees. This dramatic increase poses a serious public health issue, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those working outdoors.
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