Hours of heat limiting quality of life have doubled since the mid-20th century

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Hours of heat limiting quality of life have doubled since the mid-20th century

A study reveals that, over the last 20 years, people between the ages of 18 and 40 have faced about twice as many hours per year of “severe quality of life restrictions” associated with heat.

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