The Thermal Economic Tax: Quantifying Heat-Induced Productivity Collapse, Agricultural Disruption, and Macroeconomic Degradation in SIDS and Global Markets

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ENVIROTEK Special Analysis Report · 2026

This report highlights how extreme heat events in 2026 caused widespread economic losses, food shortages, and labor disruptions, particularly in vulnerable regions like small island nations. It underscores the urgent need for governments and communities to adopt long-term strategies to protect economies, public health, and food systems from worsening heat impacts driven by climate change.