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Study Projects Climate Change May Lead to 2.3 Million Additional Deaths in Europe by Century's End

A new study warns that extreme heat could cause 2.3 million fatalities across Europe unless carbon emissions are curtailed and adaptation measures are implemented.

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  1. Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms

    Without substantial efforts to cut carbon pollution and adapt to rising temperatures, Europe faces a grim future where extreme heat could lead to millions of deaths, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change and enhanced climate resilience.

    Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms

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  2. Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds

    The study's findings starkly contradict the prevailing notion that global warming could be beneficial by reducing cold-related deaths, illustrating instead that the looming crisis of extreme heat will lead to a staggering increase in temperature-related fatalities across Europe.

    Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds

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  3. Study Projects Millions of European Heat Deaths as World Warms

    The projected rise in temperature-related deaths across Europe, especially in vulnerable regions like the Mediterranean, highlights the urgent need for countries to implement effective measures to combat climate change and adapt to its impacts.

    Study Projects Millions of European Heat Deaths as World Warms

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Jan 27th, 2025, 3:55 PM ET

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Research from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine indicates that climate change could lead to an increase of up to 2.3 million heat-related deaths in Europe by 2100 unless significant carbon pollution reductions and adaptive strategies are employed. Regions like southern Europe, particularly Malta, Italy, and Greece, are most at risk, while northern areas might see a decrease in cold-related fatalities. The findings challenge the notion that global heating could be beneficial by highlighting a net increase in temperature-related deaths even under optimistic scenarios. Adaptation strategies including air conditioning and increased green spaces are crucial.

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