Global Heatwaves Signal New Climate Era
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Extreme heat waves, floods, and wildfires are affecting billions worldwide, exacerbated by fossil fuel use. Recent heat waves have caused numerous deaths in countries like the U.S., Mexico, India, and Greece. Between May 2023 and May 2024, 6.3 billion people experienced abnormally high temperatures. The impact on health, agriculture, and the economy is significant, with heat being the deadliest extreme weather event. Both China and the U.S., the largest greenhouse gas emitters, are facing severe heat this summer.
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