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Mediterranean most at risk from European heatwaves

Increased heat and humidity predicted to have biggest health impact in valleys and coastal cities.

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Schiermeier, Q. Mediterranean most at risk from European heatwaves. Nature (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2010.238

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