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Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Unprecedented Heatwaves: A Global Crisis

This chapter examines the alarming heatwaves impacting multiple regions, with cities in Italy under red alerts and the American West facing record-high temperatures. It highlights the devastating effects on health, especially among vulnerable populations, and discusses the influence of climate change on these extreme weather events. The conversation underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to combat climate change amid various concurrent weather disasters globally.

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