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With increased access, sustainable cooling can prevent up to 80% of heat-related deaths

Amidst rising temperatures due to climate change, adaptation through sustainable air conditioning reduced the burden of heat related mortality among the most vulnerable age groups (<1 year and >65 years) in 2023.

Heatwaves represent an acute health hazard, especially for vulnerable age groups (<1 year and >65 years).  According to the 2024 “Lancet Countdown on health and climate change”, in 2023, ...

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