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Heatwaves Claimed 2700 Lives | Leeds News
Scientists reveal over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales linked to record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, with climate change responsible for more than 40% of fatalities—mostly due to fossil fuel emissions. Temperatures now average 3-4°C hotter than pre-industrial levels, straining hearts, kidneys, and mental health, while experts urge treating extreme heat like a public health emergency. The UK Health Security Agency’s report is pending, but urgent calls are growing for better cooling infrastructure in homes, hospitals, and schools as dangerously hot summers become the new normal. Listen…
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