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Extreme Heatwave Grips Australia, Temps to Hit 47°C

Extreme Heatwave Grips Australia, Temps to Hit 47°C

Extreme Heatwave Grips Australia, Temps to Hit 47°C
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Extreme heat seasons that occurred once per century now happen every few years, with mortality rates doubling or tripling in major cities worldwide. Heat-related deaths already exceed 70,000 annually in Europe alone and continue rising as temperatures shatter records. Without immediate action, entire regions face uninhabitable summers while vulnerable populations suffer disproportionately.


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