The recent heatwave in England and Wales, exacerbated by climate change, killed ~2,700 people, with 440 deaths per day at its peak. If we don’t quickly reduce CO₂ emissions and protect people from extreme heat, it will get worse.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu_env