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flag Over 1,100 UK deaths linked to 2022 heatwaves, study finds, highlighting climate change's role.

flag At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate-driven heatwaves during the summer of 2022, according to a study by Imperial College London. flag The UK experienced its hottest summer on record, with climate change—mainly from fossil fuel burning and deforestation—increasing temperatures by an average of 2.2°C and up to 3.6°C. flag Heat was responsible for 68% of 24,400 heat-related deaths across 854 European cities. flag Most heat-related deaths go unreported, and official data can take months, making extreme heat a "silent killer." flag The study urges policies to build resilience, including urban green spaces, improved public health systems, and emission reductions.

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