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Recent studies show Europe’s summer heatwaves caused over 24,000 deaths in 2024, with 68% linked to climate change. Elderly populations are most affected, and wildfires intensified by rising temperatures have worsened health impacts. Experts warn urgent action is needed to adapt infrastructure and reduce risks.
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Recent studies show that the Paris Agreement has significantly reduced projected heat extremes, with the world now on track for 2.6°C warming by 2100, down from 4°C. Despite this, heat-related risks and inequalities persist, especially for small, ocean-dependent nations facing the largest increases in dangerous heat days.
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Recent weather events in Mexico, including floods and landslides, are driven by climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of such disasters. Authorities warn that gaps in early warning systems hinder effective response, risking more lives and economic damage amid worsening extreme weather.
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Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica, caused widespread devastation with winds up to 185 mph on October 28. Scientists confirm climate change intensified the storm’s wind speeds by 7% and rainfall by 16%, making such events more frequent and severe. The hurricane caused at least 61 deaths and damages estimated at one-third of Jamaica’s GDP, highlighting urgent climate adaptation and finance needs.
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The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service has launched a new operational attribution science unit to help governments and insurers assess the physical risks of extreme weather events linked to climate change. The service will publish assessments within a week of events, aiming to inform policy and legal actions.