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'Silent Killer': The Science Of Tracing Climate Deaths In Heatwaves

A heatwave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fuelled episode.

International Business Times

Closing classroom windows does not stop air pollution, study finds

Tests conducted at 500 UK sites show particle pollution exceeded health guidelines on 6% of school days

The Guardian - UK

‘More science will save lives’: Deadly rainfall in Colombia and Venezuela highlights research gap

Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research.

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Why is Europe facing record-breaking heatwaves?

Western Europe has recorded its hottest June, and the continent is the fastest-warming in the world.

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New levy on foreign students would be act of immense self-harm, Sadiq Khan warns Rachel Reeves

Mayor in Africa sparks new ‘red on red’ clash with Labour chancellor

Evening Standard

Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon

"Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?"

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Minority ethnic and deprived children more likely to die after UK intensive care admission

Study shows such young people have higher risk of arriving at paediatric ICU severely ill and have worse outcomes

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Study exposes ‘alarming’ inequalities among child deaths in intensive care

Experts have called for urgent action in light of the findings, which they described as ‘deeply troubling’

The Independent UK

‘Alarming’ inequalities in death rates for children in intensive care – study

Some 245,099 admissions for 163,163 children were included.

The Independent UK

Climate change pushed temperatures in latest European heatwave up by 4C

Human-driven climate change intensified the most recent European heatwave by as much as 4C in several cities, raising temperatures to levels that posed serious health risks to thousands of people, scientists reported on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Macron calls for UK-France AI alliance to catch up with US and China

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday it was "critical" that France and the UK work together on artificial intelligence in order to catch up with the United States and China.

Radio France Internationale

London heatwave killed 263 people – with climate crisis to blame for most, study says

Study finds around 1,500 of the 2,300 estimated heat deaths in Europe during recent weeks were the result of the climate crisis

The Independent UK

Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

Stark estimate of heatwave deaths in London comes as week-long yellow heat health alert kicks in at 10am on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Climate Change Made European Heatwave Up To 4C Hotter: Study

Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, scientists said on Wednesday, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people.

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Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds

A ‘silent killer’, the June to July heatwave is estimated to have claimed many more lives than the Valencia floods last year.

Evening Standard

Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves – study

Scientists warn heatwaves are ‘quietly devastating’ and show how dangerous climate change already is with 1.3C of global warming.

The Independent UK

Climate change blamed as deaths during recent heatwaves tripled

Human-driven global warming was responsible for around 65 per cent of deaths across 12 European cities, studies say

The Independent UK

You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

Everyone needs protein — it's vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of your muscles, bones and skin

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The Independent UK

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Experts used real-time rapid analysis of the UK’s soaring temperatures to estimate excess mortality.

The Independent UK

Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave

An amber heat-health alert warns vulnerable people of the health risks, including ‘a rise in deaths’

The Guardian - UK

Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis

High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warn

The Independent UK

Climate change blamed for UK heatwave amid 32C temperatures

One doctor warned heatwaves are ‘silent killers’, with the impacts of heat ‘severely underestimated’

Evening Standard

Searing heat this week made ‘100 times more likely’ by climate change – study

Temperatures had been forecast to hit 32C across the south east on Saturday and had already reached that level on Thursday in London.

The Independent UK

How UK universities compare to others in new world rankings

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Imperial College London ranked second best university in world as Oxford and Cambridge lose ground

In total, four British universities featured in the international top 10

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