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"More than 20,000 people died across western Europe in this summer’s heatwaves,
in temperatures that would have been virtually impossible without climate
breakdown, figures show.
Analysis of excess deaths, the difference between the number of deaths that
happened and those expected based on historical trends, reveals the threats
posed by climate change-induced global heating, scientists said.
During the summer heatwaves temperatures exceeded 40C (104F) in London, areas
in south-west France reached 42C and Seville and Córdoba in Spain set records
of 44C. Analysis from the World Weather Attribution group of scientists found
that such high temperatures would have been “virtually impossible” without the
climate crisis.
In England and Wales, 3,271 excess deaths were recorded between 1 June and 7
September, according to the Office for National Statistics – 6.2% higher than
the five-year average.
The analysis does not estimate heat-related deaths specifically, but the number
of deaths was higher on average for heat-period days than non-heat-period days.
Covid-19 deaths were excluded."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
