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Heat deaths in England could rise 50-fold in next half century, study warns

Cooler homes and cities are needed to mitigate the dangers of rising temperatures, say researchers
London’s Greenwich Park during a heatwave in June

Heat-related deaths in England and Wales would rise 50-fold over the next half-century if climate change is severe and adaptations are minimal, according to research that lays bare the need to prepare for higher temperatures. 

Fatalities would climb six-fold under even the most optimistic scenario as the planet warms and an ageing population becomes more vulnerable, says the study published in the journal PLoS on Thursday.  

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