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Why some Europeans face deadlier heat and cold: Inequality map reveals who is most at risk

  • May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Why some Europeans face deadlier heat and cold: Inequality map reveals who is most at risk
Regions with greater socioeconomic inequalities are more affected by cold weather, whereas areas with higher levels of wealth and urbanization are at greater risk during heat waves and lower risk during cold spells. This is shown by a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).

Originally published at Phys.org

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