Humanitarian orgs raise alarm on heat as summer nears

Humanitarian orgs raise alarm on heat as summer nears

Extreme heat is one of the most deadly problems from climate change even though it receives less attention than other knock-on effects like hurricanes and flooding, two of the world's leading humanitarian organizations warned Thursday, reports BSS. The year 2023 was the hottest on record, with rising temperatures affecting the most vulnerable populations in particular -- the elderly, outdoor...

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