Ageing population will compound deadly effects of heatwaves caused by climate change

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Ageing population will compound deadly effects of heatwaves caused by climate change [1]

A combination of global warming and population growth means more people will be exposed to extreme weather systems, with an ageing population particularly at risk from heatwaves, says Royal Society

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27/11/2014

Source: Guardian (UK) [2]

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