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"[C]limate change is just a very, very expensive form of tax."

"I believe in climate change caused by human beings. What I'm skeptical about is the glib notion that it means the end of the world as we know it."

"The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging."

"There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change."

"The time for seeking global solutions [to climate change] is running out."

"The climate crisis is the existential threat. That's not hyperbole; it's a fact."

"[W]e are killing our planet."

Climate change is "above all, an existential crisis."

"Climate change is one of the greatest challenges mankind faces."

"If we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon."

"Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast."

"We haven't yet exceeded the bounds of viable human civilisation, but we're getting close."

Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?

According to research published in the Lancet Public Health Journal on Wednesday, heat-related mortality in Europe may triple by the end of the century, from close to 44K to nearly 129K per year, with the numbers increasing disproportionately in southern European nations like Italy, Greece, and Spain.

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Based on modeling data from 30 European nations, the researchers concluded that if global warming surpasses a catastrophic 3°C or 4°C, the number of heat-related deaths will increase significantly, outweighing the decrease in cold-related deaths.

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According to the research, several European countries expect an increase in heat-related deaths due to their aging populations, particularly those aged 85 years and older.

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Exposure to extreme heat and cold results in over 408K fatalities in Europe annually. While cold temperatures in Europe cause more deaths than heat, the severity of extreme heat will pose a growing threat to human life if no action is taken to combat climate change, researchers warned.

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Researchers indicated that under the same scenario, the number of fatalities caused by cold weather remains high, with a slight drop from 364K to 334K by 2100.

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Despite nations' pledges to reduce emissions, a UN study from 2023 suggests that we are heading for 3°C warming by the end of the century. The authors concluded that we need to take more climate actions to prevent this scenario.

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Temperature-related mortality risk in Europe would rise significantly as a result of climate change and an aging population, presenting new challenges to public health systems. Policymakers and health authorities can prevent health disparities from worsening by focusing on protecting more vulnerable areas and seniors. Improving resilience and adaptation in the forecasted high-risk areas, mostly in Southern Europe, could help to keep mortality numbers down.

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Since people over 60 have more chronic conditions than younger people, heat waves fueled by climate change increase their risk of illness and death. Due to limited mobility and inability to get help, elderly people with low incomes may find themselves trapped in their homes in scorching heat if lacking AC. Others may need help with AC repairs, or assistance paying utility costs to keep the AC running. The demand for local services is likely to intensify. Cities can also set up cooling stations and distribute bottled water.

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Takeaways about heat deaths and vulnerable older people

There is a 97% chance there will be at least 2˚C of global warming by 2100, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Because people over 60 have more chronic conditions than younger people, heat waves fueled by climate change increase their risk of illness and death. Due to limited mobility and their inability to get help, elderly people with low incomes may find themselves trapped in their homes in scorching heat if they lack AC or can't afford keep the AC running due to high utility costs. As demand for local services rises, cities should establish cooling stations and distribute bottled water during heat waves.

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Heat deaths in Europe may triple by end of the century, study finds

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