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Heatwaves and wildfires now affect over half of world's population
Original: Heatwaves and wildfires affect over 50% of world’s population
More than 50% of the world's population is now affected by heatwaves and wildfires, according to a report highlighted by Innovation News Network. The finding points to extreme heat and fire events no longer being rare, localised disasters but a widespread global exposure, prompting renewed debate about climate adaptation and emissions policy.
Why now: Ongoing extreme heat and wildfire events are making the global scale of climate impacts a pressing current concern.
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- Heatwaves and wildfires affect over 50% of world’s population · Innovation News Network
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