Heat Deaths
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As B.C. bakes under the sun, health experts warn about the perils of indoor heatHeat experts warn of the dangers of long-term exposure to extreme temperatures, especially indoors.WeatherAug 18, 2022
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At least 595 people in B.C. died from summer heat wave, coroners service saysThe largest number of deaths — at least 526 — were recorded from June 25 to July 1, when a heat dome led to the mercury hitting the high 30s and low 40s.HealthNov 1, 2021
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‘Code red’: Health problems tied to climate change getting worse, reports showThe annual reports commissioned by Lancet tracked 44 global health indicators connected to climate change, including heat deaths, infectious diseases and hunger.HealthOct 20, 2021
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Hundreds of people have died from extreme heat in western Canada, U.S., officials sayNearly 500 deaths were reported in British Columbia alone, while dozens of additional deaths in Oregon and Washington state have been linked to dangerous overheating.WeatherJun 30, 2021
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80M jobs could be lost by 2030 due to climate change: UNA temperature rise of 1.5C by the end of century could lead to a 2.2 per cent drop in working hours - equal to 80 million full-time jobs - costing the global economy US$2.4 trillion.EnvironmentJul 1, 2019
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