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Climate Change Exposes 580 Million Children to 20 Extra “Heat-Stress Days” Every Year

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A new attribution study published in Science Advances finds that more than 40 % of children under ten worldwide are already facing at least 20 additional “heat‑stress days” each year due to climate change. The research combines climate‑model projections with demographic data to identify which age groups and regions are most affected. The analysis highlights the scale of exposure among young children, underscoring the immediate health risks linked to rising temperatures.

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