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Record Heat Strikes Subtropical Nations, Urgent Action Needed
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- Subtropical countries, including the UK, Japan, and South Korea, are experiencing record-high summer temperatures due to climate change.
- Japan has reported over 84,000 hospitalizations related to heat this summer.
- Inadequate infrastructure worsens the situation, leading to calls for policy changes and climate action.
- Experts predict more frequent extreme heat events, highlighting the need for global emission reduction and local resilience efforts.
