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How does extreme heat affect health?
Deadly heatwaves around the world are being made more likely by the climate crisis. Here, we look at how extreme heat impacts health, who is most at risk – and what can be done to help.
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Deadly heatwaves around the world are being made more likely by the climate crisis. Here, we look at how extreme heat impacts health, who is most at risk – and what can be done to help.
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