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Lethal heat will grow common, climate change study predicts

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A new study involving University of Hawaii researchers finds that killer heat waves will affect more and more of the planet, particularly in the tropics, even with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The deadly heat arises from a combination of temperature and humidity. This has implications for the power grid as more people switch on the air conditioning.

Source: University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences

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A new study involving University of Hawaii researchers finds that killer heat waves will affect more and more of the planet, particularly in the tropics, even with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The deadly heat arises from a combination of temperature and humidity. This has implications for the power grid as more people switch on the air conditioning.

Source: University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences

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