Mortality rates during heat waves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20% increase in heat wave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change. Another UQ study has also revealed people living in cities are at a higher risk of dying from heat waves than in regional areas. Mortality rates during heat waves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20% increase in heat wave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change. Another UQ study has also revealed people living in cities are at a higher risk of dying from heat waves than in regional areas. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Heat wave mortality studies reveal climate change impacts and risk for cities
