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European Heatwave Tragically Claims 2,300 Lives in Just 10 Intense Days
A study found that a recent European heatwave caused approximately 2,300 deaths over 10 days in 12 cities across the continent, with two-thirds of those linked to climate change.
A new study has found that a recent European heatwave caused an estimated 2,300 deaths over a 10-day period across 12 cities, with two-thirds of these fatalities directly linked to climate change, according to researchers who analyzed heat-related mortality trends and data from temperature records.
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