The latest Lancet Countdown report reveals alarming health impacts from climate change, monitoring 15 indicators, with 10 reaching concerning new records, such as heat-related mortality increasing by 167%.
Marina Romanello emphasizes that fossil fuel dependency is the principal cause of rising greenhouse gases, stating, 'Their concentration in the atmosphere threatens to entrap humanity in a vicious feedback loop of warming.'
The international team of scientists warned that global energy-related CO2 emissions hit an all-time high in 2023, further exacerbated by high energy prices and windfall profits during the energy crisis.
The report indicates a clear correlation between climate change and health hazards, highlighting not just damage but also the underlying causes, primarily driven by the dominance of fossil fuels.
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