JOURNAL ARTICLE

Climate Inaction is Leading to Millions of Deaths Each Year.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shah, Simmone 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the 9th annual "Countdown on Health and Climate Change" report from The Lancet, which highlights the escalating health impacts of climate change worldwide. It documents record-breaking increases in heat-related deaths, extreme weather events, and air pollution from fossil fuels, attributing millions of deaths annually to these factors. The report emphasizes the urgent need for global adaptation and a transition to clean energy to mitigate health risks, while noting insufficient financial support for climate adaptation efforts. It also acknowledges positive health outcomes from recent shifts away from coal and increased renewable energy use in some countries.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188958855
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