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June Heatwave Killed 440 People a Day in England and Wales, Scientists Estimate

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Scientists estimate the June heatwave in England and Wales caused about 440 premature deaths daily during its peak.
Combined with a May heatwave, around 2,700 lives were lost.
Experts warn that climate change is intensifying these extreme temperatures, urging immediate emission cuts.

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Scientists estimate the June heatwave in England and Wales caused about 440 premature deaths daily during its peak. Combined with a May heatwave, around 2,700 lives were lost. Experts warn that climate change is intensifying these extreme temperatures, urging immediate emission cuts.

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