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Global Heat Stress Affects One Billion More People Annually

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A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that over one billion more people globally are experiencing extreme heat stress annually compared to the 1970s. This increase is attributed to the intensification of global warming driven by fossil fuel combustion. Researchers utilized the Universal Thermal Climate Index, which considers temperature, humidity, and wind speed, to model human body responses. The study highlights that heat stress is not only worsening in traditionally hot regions but also expanding into areas historically unaccustomed to such conditions, with significant increases in heat stress days observed in parts of Africa, Southern Europe, and the U.S. AI

RANK_REASON Study published in a scientific journal detailing new findings on climate change impacts. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Global Heat Stress Affects One Billion More People Annually

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Alexa St. John, The Associated Press ·

    Planet’s heat bill comes due as one billion more people face extreme heat stress than in the 1970s

    A Nature Climate Change study finds Mexico, Kenya, Southern Europe and the U.S. Sun Belt are enduring up to 50 additional days of dangerous heat.

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