Degree programme: stopping heat deaths
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Confronting the Heatwave Crisis
This chapter examines the escalating threat of heatwaves driven by climate change, detailing their severe effects on vulnerable populations and emphasizing economic disparities. It calls for urgent policy interventions to protect at-risk communities, while highlighting innovative solutions like improved urban design and access to air conditioning as critical measures. The discussion draws on successful strategies from France and advocates for a global response to prevent future heat-related fatalities.
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