"Extreme Weather Surges: Climate Change Adds Extra-Hot Days and Refugees"
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A new analysis reveals that over the past year, the average person experienced 26 more days of abnormally high temperatures due to human-induced climate change. The burning of fossil fuels has significantly contributed to this increase, with nearly 80% of the global population experiencing at least 31 days of atypical warmth. The impact varies by region, with some areas like Colombia, Indonesia, and Rwanda seeing up to 120 extra hot days.
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