Air pollution and extreme heat increase mortality in India

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Air pollution and extreme heat increase mortality in India

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Climate@slrpnk.net · 1 year ago

Air pollution and extreme heat substantially raise the risk of death in India

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These results highlight a concerning synergy between heat and air pollution.

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