Special Report: Facing unbearable heat, Qatar is air-conditioning the outdoors. The rising temperatures signal a larger problem: Climate change.

Already one of the hottest places on Earth, Qatar has warmed by nearly double the global average, exceeding a rise of 2 degrees Celsius, the planetary limit set by international climate negotiators. The tiny, fabulously rich country has delayed the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament until November to avoid the blistering summer heat. Soaring temperatures have been driven in part by fast urbanization, as well as an accelerated warming trend affecting much of the Middle East.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Special Report Oct 17, 6:30 PM     Facing unbearable heat, Qatar is air-conditioning the outdoors. The rising temperatures signal a larger problem: Climate change. Already one of the hottest places on Earth, Qatar has warmed by nearly double the global average, exceeding a rise of 2 degrees Celsius, the planetary limit set by international climate negotiators. The tiny, fabulously rich country has delayed the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament until November to avoid the blistering summer heat. Soaring temperatures have been driven in part by fast urbanization, as well as an accelerated warming trend affecting much of the Middle East. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071