From 1990 to 2019, heatwaves caused over 150,000 deaths yearly, with Asia and Europe most affected. A new study urges comprehensive strategies to tackle the health impacts of climate change. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
Between 1990 and 2019, more than 150,000 deaths around the globe were associated with heatwaves each year, according to a new study published today Collaborative Research Network that included daily deaths and temperatures from 750 locations across 43 countries. With the MCC data, the researchers estimated excess heatwave deaths around the world spanning 1990 to 2019 and mapped the variance in these deaths across continents.
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