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Projected Death Toll from El Niño Heat Estimated at 451,000 by February

Climate scientists estimate that more than 450,000 people may die from extreme heat caused by the current El Niño by February 2027. This projection includes additional deaths from droughts, wildfires, and flooding associated with the phenomenon. The report highlights the need for improved emergency responses and protective measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat.

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Michael Greenstone, co-founder of the Climate Impact Lab and professor at the University of Chicago Tamma Carleton, report co-author at the University of California, Berkeley Friederike Otto, professor at Imperial College London

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Climate scientists estimate that more than 450,000 people may die from extreme heat caused by the current El Niño by February 2027. This projection includes additional deaths from droughts, wildfires, and flooding associated with the phenomenon. The report highlights the need for improved emergency responses and protective measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat.

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El Niño’s Estimated Death Toll From Extreme Heat Alone: 451,000 by February

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Projected Death Toll from El Niño Heat Estimated at 451,000 by February