Climate Change's Rising Death Toll in Billions: Western University's Startling Revelations

Climate change is a present-day crisis with dire consequences.

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Western University's research highlights the urgency of global warming.

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"The numbers are alarming," says Pearce, the lead author of the study.

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Heatwaves are leading to a surge in heat-related fatalities.

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The MDPI journal focuses on the energy sector's role in climate change.

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Coastal cities face rising sea levels, displacing millions.

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"The clock is ticking," emphasizes Pearce.

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Major corporations' reluctance to invest in green technologies is baffling.

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Climate change is both an environmental issue and a human rights crisis.

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