Study: 13,303 heat-related deaths in Italy this summer, two-thirds linked to climate crisis

A study estimates 13,303 heat-related deaths in Italian cities this summer, with two-thirds attributed to climate change. The finding underscores the growing human cost of extreme heat in Europe, though the estimate relies on modeling and may carry uncertainty. This matters as it quantifies climate-driven mortality, informing adaptation and mitigation policy.

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