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The recent heatwave in England and Wales, exacerbated by climate change, resulted in over 2,700 deaths.

ClimateHealthcareEnvironmentPoliticsJul 13, 2026score 1.172 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the impact of a recent heatwave in England and Wales, which resulted in over 2,700 deaths, with climate change exacerbating the situation. The posts emphasize the need for urgent action to reduce CO₂ emissions and mitigate the effects of extreme heat.

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The recent heatwave in England and Wales, exacerbated by climate change, resulted in over 2,700 deaths.
Parent: Climate ChangeEntity: HeatwavesImpact: negativeDate: Jul 13, 2026Target: The impact of climate change on extreme weather events and public health.

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The Guardian: June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis #climateemergency #heatwave
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The recent heatwave in England and Wales, exacerbated by climate change, killed ~2,700 people, with 440 deaths per day at its peak. If we don’t quickly reduce CO₂ emissions and protect people from extreme heat, it will get worse. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu_env
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