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Ageing population will compound deadly effects of heatwaves caused by climate change

Source(s): Guardian, the (UK)
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Heatwaves are particularly dangerous for people over 65. An increase in their regularity due to climate change and a rising elderly population means more people will be at risk from their effects, say Royal Society, according to the Guardian.

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