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每分钟1人死于高温!《柳叶刀》报告揭气候危机已成健康浩劫
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-29 06:58

Core Insights - Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, heavy rainfall, floods, and droughts, are becoming the new normal globally, significantly threatening human health and well-being [2] - The 2025 report from UCL and WHO indicates that global temperature rise leads to approximately one death per minute from heat-related diseases, with an average of 546,000 deaths annually from 2012 to 2021 [2] - The report criticizes the U.S. for its climate commitments, particularly after former President Trump withdrew from climate agreements, exacerbating the health impacts of climate change [2] Group 1 - The top 100 fossil fuel companies have raised their production forecasts, potentially tripling CO2 emissions beyond the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target [3] - In 2024, commercial banks are projected to invest a record $611 billion in the fossil fuel sector, compared to $532 billion in green sectors [3] - Governments are providing $2.5 billion daily in direct subsidies to fossil fuel companies, while extreme heat is causing significant economic losses due to reduced labor capacity [3] Group 2 - The average global exposure to lethal heat has increased, with individuals facing 19 days per year of extreme heat, 16 of which are attributed to human-induced climate change [3] - In 2024, extreme heat is expected to result in a loss of 639 billion hours of labor, with the least developed countries experiencing economic losses equivalent to 6% of their GDP [3] - Air pollution from fossil fuel combustion is responsible for millions of deaths annually, and the dry climate is contributing to wildfires, with smoke-related deaths projected to reach 154,000 in 2024 [3] Group 3 - The CEO of ClientEarth emphasizes that humanity is in an era of "climate consequences," shifting the focus from "if" to "when" accountability for climate impacts will occur [4] - There is a call for an immediate end to fossil fuel subsidies and increased investment in clean energy to safeguard future health [5]