Heat-related deaths could triple in the UK by 2050 unless urgent efforts to tackle climate change are made, the country's Climate Change Committee warns.
Misery continues as record high heat soars, worsening the Western droughtMet Office projections show that the UK is expected to experience summers with extreme heat every other year by 2050. The CCC reported"the number of heat-related deaths could more than triple from today's level in the absence of additional adaptation, from around 2,000 per year to around 7,000.
Read MoreIt warns of more severe heatwaves, heavy rainfall and flooding, and urges better climate change resilience to be considered in the building of new homes and infrastructure.G7 leaders share a bold vision for a net zero future.
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