How prepared is the Middle East for extreme heat waves?
05 June 2023 |
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As intense heat becomes more frequent, the Middle East will see a rise in heat-related deaths. Even though the region lags in public health planning, experts say it has a lot to teach us about surviving extreme weather.
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