As Extreme Heat Deaths Mount in Europe, WHO Urges Urban Redesign

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As Extreme Heat Deaths Mount in Europe, WHO Urges Urban Redesign

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In response to a deadly May heatwave in Europe, the WHO has issued new global guidelines urging cities to redesign urban infrastructure and health systems to better adapt to climate change and reduce extreme heat fatalities.

Following a severe May heatwave, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new global guidelines on Thursday in Berlin to accelerate climate adaptation and structurally overhaul health systems and urban spaces. Over the past four years, extreme heat has claimed more than 200,000 lives across Europe, positioning it as the deadliest climate-related hazard. As new climate […]

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