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3 months ago
Public health

To save lives in heatwaves, focus on how human bodies work

Heat-related deaths in Europe reached 110,000 during summer 2022-2023, with severe future risks expected due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could exceed 30,000 yearly by the 2070s due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don't show the full truth

When she did not return, friends raised the alarm. A search team found her the next day, less than 100 yards (91 metres) from the parking lot. According to the infrared thermometer used by the death investigator at the scene, Hannah's body registered 142F (61C) after a day in the desert sun. Inside her backpack were three empty water bottles, packets of fruit snacks, sunscreen and a fully charged portable phone battery. Her phone, however, had no power. Heat exposure killed Moody a week before her 32nd birthday.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Spain sees hottest summer on record in 2025 DW 09/16/2025

Spain experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025 with an average temperature of 24.2C, persistent heatwaves, deadly wildfires, and significant heat-related deaths among the elderly.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds

Deforestation-driven local warming in tropical rainforests has caused large-scale heat exposure and an estimated 28,330 annual deaths over two decades.
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