Climate change report highlights rising health risks in Portugal

Tuesday, 21 April 2026AI summary
Climate change report highlights rising health risks in Portugal
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A new report from the Lancet Countdown Europe warns of significant public health risks in Portugal due to climate change, including a sharp increase in mortality linked to extreme heat. Data indicates that heat-related alerts in Europe have risen by 318% over the last decade, with the report calling for urgent adaptive policies to protect the population. Experts like Luís Campos have emphasized the need for immediate government action to address these environmental threats.