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The history of heat deaths in Europe (from my email)

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Netherlands
Started July 06, 2026

I will not double indent, all of what follows is from economic historian Daniel Gallardo Albarrán of the Netherlands: “…you posted a link to an article on how Europe became the world champion of heat deaths. Something that the article did not cover, which I find particularly outrageous is that Europe used to be at the forefront of […] The post The history of heat deaths in Europe (from my email) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related Stories*What Makes a Great Composer?: A Data-Driven...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 06, 2026
It is essential to acknowledge Europe's historical heat deaths to inform future urban planning and public health initiatives.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 06, 2026
Blaming historical heat deaths on climate change distracts from present-day responsibilities to address current health crises.
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Europe's history of heat deaths highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable populations.
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Focusing solely on heat deaths oversimplifies the complex relationship between climate, health, and socio-economic factors in Europe.
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The increase in heat-related deaths in Europe reflects broader global trends, necessitating international cooperation on climate policies.
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