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Climate Crisis: Millions Die Annually as Heat Deaths Surge

11/2/2025

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The 2025 Lancet Countdown report states that climate change increasingly threatens global health, causing millions of deaths each year.
It reports that extreme heat now kills one person every minute, with heat-related deaths rising 23% since the 1990s.
Released before COP30 in Brazil, the report shows that 13 of 20 health indicators have worsened.
The authors criticize world leaders, including former President Trump, for ignoring scientific evidence and delaying action.
The report calls for equitable climate mitigation strategies to improve resilience and public health.

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The 2025 Lancet Countdown report states that climate change increasingly threatens global health, causing millions of deaths each year.
It reports that extreme heat now kills one person every minute, with heat-related deaths rising 23% since the 1990s.
Released before COP30 in Brazil, the report shows that 13 of 20 health indicators have worsened.
The authors criticize world leaders, including former President Trump, for ignoring scientific evidence and delaying action.
The report calls for equitable climate mitigation strategies to improve resilience and public health.