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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Half The World Faced An Extra Month Of Extreme Heat Due To Climate Change: Study

The sun sets on September 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, where temperatures hit 100F (38C) amid an excessive heat warning (Credit: AFP)

Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.

The findings underscore how the continued burning of fossil fuels is harming health and well-being on every continent, with the effects especially under-recognized in developing countries, the authors said.

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