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Heat Deaths Surge Amid Fossil Fuel Subsidy Crisis

10/30/2025

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One heat-related death occurs every minute, totaling 546,000, due to rising global temperatures.
The study led by University College London, with 128 experts, links fossil fuel reliance to toxic air pollution, wildfires, and dengue fever.
In 2023, governments provided $956 billion in fossil fuel subsidies, far above $300 billion pledged for climate-vulnerable nations.
Report warns that without changes, health impacts will worsen as production increases and emissions exceed Paris targets.

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One heat-related death occurs every minute, totaling 546,000, due to rising global temperatures.
The study led by University College London, with 128 experts, links fossil fuel reliance to toxic air pollution, wildfires, and dengue fever.
In 2023, governments provided $956 billion in fossil fuel subsidies, far above $300 billion pledged for climate-vulnerable nations.
Report warns that without changes, health impacts will worsen as production increases and emissions exceed Paris targets.