Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks: Intense Heat Events in the Era of Global Warming This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of extreme heat events as one of the most critical and rapidly intensifying consequences of global climate change. It examines the physical mechanisms driving global warming, including greenhouse gas emissions and radiative forcing, and explains how even small increases in average global temperature significantly amplify the frequency, duration, and intensity of heatwaves. The study synthesizes current scientific literature, observational data, and climate model projections to highlight trends in extreme heat events across different regions. It explores key contributing processes such as atmospheric circulation patterns, soil moisture feedbacks, and urban heat island effects. In addition to the scientific foundations, the paper evaluates the wide-ranging impacts of extreme heat on: Human health, including heat stress, mortality, and physiological limits Agriculture and food security, focusing on crop yield reductions and drought interactions Ecosystems and biodiversity, including coral bleaching and wildfire risks Economic systems and infrastructure, with emphasis on productivity losses and energy demand Particular attention is given to the unequal distribution of heat risk, emphasizing the vulnerability of low-income populations, outdoor workers, and developing regions. The paper also addresses climate justice and the disproportionate burden faced by those least responsible for global emissions. Future projections are analysed using IPCC climate scenarios to demonstrate how different emission pathways will influence global heat exposure. The research discusses the limitations of adaptation and highlights potential tipping points that may accelerate warming. Finally, the paper outlines key mitigation and adaptation strategies, including rapid decarbonisation, urban planning interventions, public health measures, and international policy frameworks such as the Paris Agreement. This work aims to provide a clear, interdisciplinary understanding of extreme heat as a present and escalating global challenge, offering insights relevant to researchers, educators, policymakers, and students.