Dangerous ‘heat stress’ has surged worldwide, study shows
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A global study reveals that dangerous levels of 'heat stress' have surged worldwide, with many regions experiencing increasing numbers of tropical nights where temperatures stay above 20°C. These climatic changes pose significant health risks globally.
Most of the world has seen increases in the number of tropical nights, when the "feels-like" temperature does not get below 20 C, researchers found.
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