Extreme heat kills mostly the poor – inequality could cause 100,000 European deaths a year

The combination of the climate crisis and social inequality could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, according to analysts. Wealthier residents have access to air conditioning and greener neighbourhoods, while poorer people swelter in concrete flats without ventilation. The disparity is illustrated by contrasting experiences during recent western European heatwaves, with experts calling for urgent policy action.

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