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<p>The temperature of Earth’s surface and oceans hit an all-time high, driven by record burning of fossil fuels, the report found. File Picture: AP Photo/Jae C Hong</p>

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Earth’s 'vital signs' show humanity’s future hanging in the balance, say climate experts

Record emissions, temperatures and population mean more scientists are looking into possibility of societal collapse, report says

<p>If global heating reaches a catastrophic 3C or 4C, the researchers concluded, the rise in heat deaths will greatly outstrip the fall in cold deaths. Picture: AP/Charlie Riedel</p>

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

<p>Last year was the warmest year on record by far, and scientists expect global temperatures to rise further above preindustrial levels, with disastrous results for humanity and the planet.</p>

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Extreme heat putting millions of 'uniquely vulnerable' children's lives at risk

Extreme heat making summer Olympics ‘impossible’, athletes warn ahead of Paris games

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Extreme heat making summer Olympics ‘impossible’, athletes warn ahead of Paris games

Italy's Heatwave May Push Temperatures To A New European Record

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Southern Europe's sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes

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Record temperatures point to likely extreme heatwaves this summer

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods

Residents can even do their bit, by leaving part of their own gardens wild and avoiding artificial lawns and pesticides

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

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Extreme hot and cold spells threaten heart health

Association between very cold weather and heart disease deaths, especially in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods, research found

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Spain and France face second extreme heatwave of this year

Spain and France face second extreme heatwave of this year

Parts of the two countries are sweltering in temperatures of more than 30°C, with Paris to hit 35°C by Thursday

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

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Heat-related deaths in UK could rise to 7,000 annually in next 30 years - report

The report found that the risks heatwaves can cause are not matched by the level of public concern

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021