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Urbanisation linked heat-related deaths
2014-06-03 10:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: A combination of the spread of urbanisation and rising global temperatures caused by climate change could have deadly results, according to a new study investigating heat-related mortalities in Phoenix, Arizona. The state capital is one of the hottest cities in the US, with summer temperatures sometimes topping around 110F (43C). This brings with it significant risks, including the danger of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Phoenix is only forecast to get hotter, thanks partly to global climate...
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