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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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