As temperatures soar, research indicates that aggressive behavior and intentions also see an uptick, thereby increasing the likelihood of violence in communities.
A significant study analyzing data from over 100 US cities found that hotter-than-normal days correspond with an increased risk of shootings, impacting approximately 8,000 incidents.
Recent analyses show that there's a 4.5 percent rise in sex offenses in the week following days with notable temperature spikes.
Addressing the climate crisis means not only combating environmental issues but also tackling public safety concerns linked to rising temperatures and violence.
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