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The World Is on Fire. Here’s a Realistic Plan to Save Humanity.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Heatwave Dilemma

This chapter explores the intense and unprecedented heatwaves impacting various regions globally, focusing on the interaction between climate change and extreme weather. It discusses the health implications of extreme heat, particularly for vulnerable populations, and examines the differences in mortality rates across regions. The conversation highlights human adaptation strategies to cope with heat, underscoring the urgent need for solutions as these weather patterns become more prevalent.

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