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Liam Gilliver

Climate change is shrinking children’s height - and humidity is making things worse

Millions of children risk experiencing stunted growth if heat-trapping emissions continue to bake the planet.

The dangers of extreme heat are already well established, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that exposure to elevated temperatures exacerbates underlying illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma.

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