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4 Billion Affected: Urgent Action Needed Against Extreme Heat

5/31/2025

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Climate change is unleashing a wave of extreme heat, impacting a staggering 4 billion people worldwide. Last year alone saw 67 recorded heat events, with Aruba suffering through an astonishing 187 days of sweltering temperatures. The time for urgent action is now, as we must bolster public health responses to combat this escalating crisis.

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Climate change is unleashing a wave of extreme heat, impacting a staggering 4 billion people worldwide. Last year alone saw 67 recorded heat events, with Aruba suffering through an astonishing 187 days of sweltering temperatures. The time for urgent action is now, as we must bolster public health responses to combat this escalating crisis.