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Study Reveals 694,440 Premature Deaths from Heat, Pollution

5/14/2025

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A recent study spanning from 1990 to 2019 uncovered a staggering 694,440 premature deaths linked to heat and pollution events, with India bearing the brunt at 142,765 lives lost. This alarming data underscores the urgent need for global collaboration on climate policies to combat environmental disparities, particularly in the Global South.

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A recent study spanning from 1990 to 2019 uncovered a staggering 694,440 premature deaths linked to heat and pollution events, with India bearing the brunt at 142,765 lives lost. This alarming data underscores the urgent need for global collaboration on climate policies to combat environmental disparities, particularly in the Global South.