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Europe Heatwave 2023
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Record-breaking heat spreads through Europe

An extraordinary heatwave in Europe has shattered numerous temperature records and had major impacts on human health, ecosystems, agriculture, infrastructure and labour productivity.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Heat stress exposure climbed from 16% to 22% worldwide

The number of people exposed to dangerous heat stress worldwide has risen sharply over the past half-century, propelled by climate change, according to a study released Monday as Europe sweltered through a punishing heat wave.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest yet

A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk.

Yale Climate Connections
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Study reveals how extreme heat shapes cancer care decisions

Research published in the journal Environmental Research: Climate found that extreme heat is already influencing how people with cancer manage daily life, access care, and make treatment-related decisions.

University of Miami
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Documents and publications

This study analyzed national trends in heatstroke-related emergency transports from 2010 to 2024 using Fire and Disaster Management Agency surveillance data in Japan focusing on age distribution, case severity, place of occurrence, and regional variation.

Nature Scientific Reports
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USA: Summers are getting hotter and deadlier

Heat waves are striking in surprising places where milder temperatures were once the norm

American Association of Retired Persons
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Extreme heat could threaten the World Cup, players and fans

The upcoming FIFA World Cup is expected to be the most-watched sporting event in history, with more than 5 million people slated to attend an expanded competition hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Daily Herald
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US: As heat waves rise, federal policy fails to cover air conditioning

Federal safety net covers heating but cooling is optional. That needs to change, an LDI fellow writes.

University of Pennsylvania
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