UAE Residents Face Triple Threat from Climate Change: Soaring Temps, Costs, and Health Impacts

Residents in UAE face physical, mental, and financial challenges from global warming, with rising temperatures, utility costs, and inflation.
Temperatures in UAE are rising faster than global average, severely impacting residents' day-to-day lives.
Adapting to the heat is proving costly for residents, with higher AC bills, more indoor time, and reduced quality of life.
Experts say collaborative climate action is needed globally, with Middle East warming at double the global rate.
Climate change and cost of living are linked; residents can save money and help the planet by conserving energy and shopping smarter.

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