A new study from the University of Oxford has estimated the number of heat -related deaths in Zurich caused by changes in global weather patterns.
What happens?
Data collected by researchers from the Smith School of Enterprise and the environment of the University of Oxford, discovered that changing weather patterns, including extreme temperatures, caused 1,700 deaths in Canton area of Zurich between 1969 and 2018. On average, this translates into more than one heat-related death per year in this period.
Although heat-related deaths were already admitted in 1969, the researchers discovered that they are increasing rapidly, even with improved access to modern cooling and health care solutions.
“More people die than ever before because of climate change … The best way to prevent these deaths in the future remains fast and persistent emission reductions, supplied by quickly leaving fossil fuels and animal agriculture,” Dr. Rupert Stuart-Smith, according to a press release from the University of Oxford.
Why are heat -related deaths important?
Last June the third highest June ever had been registered since 1850. In one week, 282 locations broke throughout the country that month heat records.
The global trend of a rapidly warming planet increases the risk and frequency of heat-related deaths, making communities in danger worldwide-especially vulnerable populations.
Many heat-related deaths can be avoided by staying inside, staying cool with fans or air conditioning and staying hydrated during extreme temperatures.
The study of the University of Oxford estimates that these methods for heat weather force have been around 700 lives since 2004.
Although people can protect on days with sizzling hot temperatures, wild wild animals cannot, suffering from heat stress, dehydration and increased disease transmission.
What can I do to help?
Such as Dr. Stuart-Smith recommends is the most effective solution to tackle heat-related deaths, to drastically lower global temperatures, starting by switching away dirty energy sources to clean, renewable energy.
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If you are considering making upgrades to your house, switching a stove of gas to an induction hob can improve air quality indoors, while the gas pollution of your household is reduced.
Instead of driving everywhere, consider walking or cycling there, to get a good training on the way.
Everything to reduce global temperatures makes a big difference for the communities that are affected by and struggling with heat -related circumstances.
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