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