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Study Reveals 4 Billion People Experienced Extreme Heat Due to Climate Change

A new report indicates that half the world's population faced extreme heat, leading to health crises and agricultural damage, driven by climate change.


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A recent study reveals that approximately 4 billion people, or half the global population, experienced an additional month of extreme heat from May 2024 to May 2025 due to human-caused climate change. This extreme heat resulted in significant health issues, crop losses, and strained energy and healthcare systems. The report highlights that heat waves are often underreported as silent killers, disproportionately affecting low-income and vulnerable communities. Experts emphasize the urgent need for improved heat response strategies and the phasing out of fossil fuels to mitigate future heat events.

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The article highlights the alarming increase in extreme heat due to climate change affecting 4 billion people.

It stresses the urgent need for action against fossil fuel use to combat these severe consequences.

The overall tone is predominantly negative, focusing on health and environmental impacts.

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Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say
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"…The extreme heat caused illness, death, crop losses, and strained energy and health care systems, according to the analysis from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross."

Half of World's Population Endured Extra Month of Extreme Heat Due to Climate Change, Experts Say
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"…The extreme heat caused illness, death, crop losses, and strained energy and health care systems, according to the analysis from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross."

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