European heatwave deaths could triple by century’s end, study warns

Heatwave-related deaths in Europe could triple by century’s end, with southern European nations bearing the brunt, a new study suggests. The research, published in The Lancet Public Health, challenges the notion that climate change might benefit society by reducing cold-related deaths. Whilst cold weather currently claims more lives in Europe, the study indicates that rising … Continue reading European heatwave deaths could triple by century’s end, study warns