Heat Risks in Europe

Saturday, 08 February, 202581 words2 minutes

A new study says hot weather could be very dangerous in Europe. By the year 2100, many people might die because of high temperatures. Scientists used computers to study the weather in many European cities.

The study found that cold weather kills more people now. But in the future, hot weather will be more dangerous. The scientists say we need to find ways to make the air cooler. Some places like Italy, Spain, and Greece might have more problems with heat.

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Heat Risks in Europe

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