WHO declares heatwaves in Europe a health crisis
The World Health Organization has warned that heatwaves in Europe have become a public health emergency, with more than 200,000 deaths recorded over the past four years and heat-related mortality rates increasing by 30% over two decades. The organization called for urgent measures to protect populations, including cooling cities and ensuring access to water for all, with a particular focus on the European region, which is considered the fastest-warming area in the world.
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