Summer Heat Death Tally from Recent Study Revealed - Summer heat causing an alarming number of fatalities, as revealed in the recent study.
In a groundbreaking study, British researchers from the Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have found that human-induced climate change has led to an estimated 16,500 additional heat-related deaths in European cities this summer. The study, conducted by the Grantham Institute of the Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, combined climate-driven temperature changes with epidemiological data on mortality risk. The researchers found that the average temperature increase in the studied cities due to climate change is 2.2°C, with some individual cases seeing increases of up to 3.6°C. Southern European capitals were particularly hard hit, with cities like Rome, Athens, Madrid, and Paris experiencing prolonged extreme temperatures. The researchers counted an additional 835 heat deaths in Rome, 630 in Athens, 409 in Paris, 387 in Madrid, 360 in London, and 140 in Berlin. The study also suggests that the numbers of heat-related deaths may be even higher due to unreported cases. The majority of heat-related deaths go unreported, making it difficult to accurately assess the impact of climate change on public health. Europe is the fastest-warming continent and will continue to experience hotter summers until fossil fuels are replaced by renewable energy. The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are primary drivers of climate change, and the increasing heat poses a threat to Europe's aging population and will strain healthcare systems. Clair Barnes of Imperial College London stated that even small shifts in summer heat can determine life or death for thousands of people. The researchers warn that the increasing heat poses a significant public health concern and calls for urgent action to combat climate change. In total, an estimated 24,400 people have died from extreme heat in these cities. Older people are particularly at risk from heat-related deaths, accounting for about 85% of all such deaths. The study serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address climate change and its impact on public health. As the world continues to warm, it is crucial to prioritise measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to extreme weather events.
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