2021 study predicts 55,000 additional heat-related deaths per year in Europe by 2100 without climate action, with a 13.5% rise in temperature-related deaths.
A recent study forecasts a significant increase in heat-related deaths in Europe by 2100 if no substantial efforts to address climate change are implemented, predicting an additional 55,000 fatalities per year and a 13.5% rise in temperature-related deaths. If global temperatures rise by 3°C, heat-related deaths across Europe could triple, jumping from 43,729 to 128,809 annually. The study emphasizes the urgent need for action to mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health, particularly in relation to extreme heat events, and calls for targeted policies and measures to protect vulnerable populations and areas from temperature extremes.
August 21, 2024
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