Summary:
- A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found that climate change has contributed to around half of all heat-related deaths in Europe in recent years.
- The study analyzed data from 732 cities in 43 countries and found that between 1991 and 2018, climate change was responsible for an estimated 69,000 heat-related deaths.
- The researchers emphasize the urgent need for adaptation measures to protect vulnerable populations from the growing threat of extreme heat events driven by climate change.