Researchers warn El Niño heat could cause 450,000 additional deaths by February
Researchers warn that higher temperatures worldwide linked to a record-breaking El Niño could result in an estimated 450,000 additional deaths by February. The warning says the estimate depends on swift action, but the supplied report does not specify the researchers, the affected regions, the methods used, or what measures could reduce the projected toll.
Researchers have warned that higher temperatures around the world associated with a record-breaking El Niño could lead to an estimated 450,000 additional deaths by February.
The warning says swift action is needed, but the supplied report does not identify the researchers, describe the projection’s methodology, specify affected regions, or detail the proposed actions.
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