Deaths from extreme temperatures around the world
This factsheet highlights how climate change is intensifying the frequency, intensity, and geographic reach of heatwaves and wildfires, posing a direct threat to human health and well-being. The lethal combination of rising temperatures and air pollution has led to a global rise in heat-related morbidity and mortality, especially affecting vulnerable populations.
The ENBEL research factsheet series provides accessible summaries of research findings from the projects in the ENBEL network on a wide range of climate change and health topics.
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