BUZZING· 75%20m·2026-07-07·ScienceHeatwaves Are Getting Deadlier - And It’s Going To Get Worse
Episode 383 As another heatwave takes hold, figures are now showing just how deadly the last one was. With one early estimate suggesting as many as 25,000 people may have died in Europe as a result of June’s extreme heat. Heatwaves across Europe, Asia, Australia and the US hit record highs last month and wildfires are…
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“Nobody is going to do anything about climate change. So the only way to prepare for deadly heatwaves is to get a shovel and dig a hole to temporarily put the head in and a 6' deep casket sized for a future soon to come. Flabbergasting that…”
“The Lancet Planetary Health states: "A global analysis showed that 9·4% of all deaths can be attributed to both cold and hot non-optimal temperatures, corresponding to about 5 million deaths. In most epidemiological studies, excess cold dea…”
“Not looking forward to summer in Australia. I drive a rear load garbage truck. The aircon is crap. I have to constantly get out of the cab and pick up the bin and keep going. One day last summer I drank four litters of water and did not pee…”
“We can adapt yes but the natural world can not.. Our leaders are behaving like the idiots in charge. Example : Labour government UK "lets expand all the airports" We need to reduce co2.. Business as usual just aint good enough. The food sho…”
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