Climate change will drastically increase death rates by mid-century: These countries are particularly at risk

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2026-05-07 21:22

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A new report from the Climate Impact Lab warns that climate change will cause 10 times more deaths in poor countries than in rich ones by mid-century.
More than 90 percent of future premature deaths are expected in low- and middle-income countries.
The hardest hit will be regions that are hottest and have the fewest resources for adaptation.
Burkina Faso is projected to have twice as many heat-related deaths as much wealthier Kuwait, despite similar climatic conditions.
Experts say timely decisions and targeted investments in air conditioning and other adaptation measures can save a huge number of lives.