Cold weather deaths are on the rise. Climate change could make people more susceptible
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Cold weather deaths are on the rise. Climate change could make people more susceptible

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cold weather deaths more than doubled between 1999 and 2022, with the largest increases occurring after 2016 - when 31 people died, according to the data. However, there is emerging evidence that climate change is also associated with more extreme winter events,” Michael Liu, the research’s lead, explained in a Thursday social media post. More frequent extreme winter weather events fueled by climate change could be a potential catalyst for the increase, in addition to other factors like homelessness and substance abuse. Some of the first cold-related deaths were reported in Maryland While winters are warming due to climate change, it has also led to more outbreaks of extreme cold.

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