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England's Summer Heat Claims 1,311 Lives, Urgent Action Needed

4/11/2025

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In the scorching summer of 2024, England faced a staggering 1,311 heat-related deaths, shocking many as only yellow heat alerts were issued. The elderly bore the brunt of this crisis, prompting experts to call for immediate government action to bolster health responses and combat the escalating threats posed by climate change.

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In the scorching summer of 2024, England faced a staggering 1,311 heat-related deaths, shocking many as only yellow heat alerts were issued. The elderly bore the brunt of this crisis, prompting experts to call for immediate government action to bolster health responses and combat the escalating threats posed by climate change.