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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: European Heatwave Estimated to Have Caused 2,300 Deaths, Scientists Say
Caption: European Heatwave Estimated to Have Caused 2,300 Deaths, Scientists Say. A recent study estimates that 2,300 people died from heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the recent heatwave. The heatwave, which lasted 10 days ending July 2, saw temperatures surpassing 40°C (104°F) in Spain and wildfires spreading in France. Of the 2,300 deaths, 1,500 were linked directly to climate change, which amplified the severity of the heatwave, according to researchers. The study, conducted by Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, focused on cities like Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Milan. Climate change was found to have increased temperatures by up to 4°C, making the heatwave significantly more dangerous than it would have been. The study used historical mortality data and epidemiological models to estimate the toll, as heat-related deaths often go unreported by governments. June was recorded as the third-hottest June globally, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June ever, resulting in “very strong heat stress.” In 2022, heatwaves in Europe led to an estimated 61,000 deaths, highlighting the urgent need for better preparedness against extreme heat events. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,heatwave,Europe,deaths,climate change,temperatures,wildfires,Imperial College London,mortality,heat stress,global warming
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