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Deadly heatwaves in Central America – 35 times more likely because of climate change and four times more likely than in 2000

Deadly heatwaves in Central America – 35 times more likely because of climate change and four times more likely than in 2000

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Deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change

Deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change

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Global Summit announces ‘sprint of action’ to tackle consequences of extreme heat

Global Summit announces ‘sprint of action’ to tackle consequences of extreme heat

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Climate situation wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific; causing relentless floods, diseases, and life-threatening heat

Climate situation wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific; causing relentless floods, diseases, and life-threatening heat

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Climate change made record April temperatures in the Western Mediterranean at least 100 times more likely

Climate change made record April temperatures in the Western Mediterranean at least 100 times more likely

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Heatwaves account for some of the deadliest disasters and are intensifying, warn the IFRC and the UN humanitarian relief agency ahead of COP27

Heatwaves account for some of the deadliest disasters and are intensifying, warn the IFRC and the UN humanitarian relief agency ahead of COP27

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IFRC warns that the growing heatwave in Europe could have tragic consequences

IFRC warns that the growing heatwave in Europe could have tragic consequences

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IFRC and C40 Cities urge cities to prepare for more dangerous and deadly heat waves

IFRC and C40 Cities urge cities to prepare for more dangerous and deadly heat waves

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Hundreds of Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers responding to wildfires across Europe

Hundreds of Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers responding to wildfires across Europe

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IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

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Red Cross Red Crescent sounds the alarm over deadly combination of heat and COVID-19

Red Cross Red Crescent sounds the alarm over deadly combination of heat and COVID-19

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Red Cross calls on people to check on neighbours and loved ones during dangerous heatwave

Red Cross calls on people to check on neighbours and loved ones during dangerous heatwave

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