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Mindst fem døde efter snestorm i Østrig
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Mindst fem personer er døde i Østrig efter en kraftig snestorm, herunder lavinofre i Tyrol. Wien lufthavn stoppede midlertidigt driften, og der var strømafbrydelser og vejafspærringer. Lavinerisikoen er stadig høj i Alperne.
New research highlights the overlooked danger of extreme heat to workers cleaning up after hurricanes, as seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The study, from the University of Georgia and published in GeoHealth, notes that heat caused as many deaths as the storm itself in that case. Climate change is exacerbating these risks by intensifying storms and prolonging hot weather.
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This summer's fires in the Western Cape and floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo highlight South Africa's vulnerability to climate change. The events have prompted calls for immediate action in adaptation, mitigation, and global engagement. Experts warn that delays will lock in more damage as global temperatures exceed safe limits.
Hurricane Melissa has escalated into a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, poised to hit Jamaica on Monday night. The storm has already claimed four lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Climate change is amplifying its dangers through warmer oceans and increased moisture.