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Odds of Asia’s deadly heatwave increased 45-fold because of this

Hundreds of people have died in recent weeks as Asia has been overwhelmed by extreme heat. And a new study has identified a key factor in how this all happens. Last month, many parts of India saw temperatures well into triple digits. The country’s meteorological service says heat wave Since May is the “peak month”… Read More »

A deadly heat wave has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. New data shows climate change triggers

The deadly heatwave in Gaza in April, which worsened an already serious humanitarian crisis, has become hotter and more likely due to the human-caused climate crisis, according to an analysis published on Tuesday. Gaza was not alone. Analysis by the World Weather Attribution initiative (WWA) has revealed that several heat waves last month, which spread… Read More »