The article discusses the deadly implications of heatwaves, which are often overlooked or underplayed compared to other climate change-related disasters such as hurricanes or floods. Heatwaves are a significant threat to human life, and their frequency is expected to increase due to greenhouse gas emissions. While heatwaves do not usually involve the same level of property damage as other disasters, they can cause more deaths, even though the fatalities are often dispersed and not directly attributable to heatstroke. The article suggests that most fatalities can be avoided if warning systems are established, cool shaded areas and fresh water made available, and new buildings designed to be resilient to extreme heat. However, adaptation alone is not a substitute for reducing emissions. Even if net emissions are reduced to zero, heatwaves will continue to worsen due to the persistence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The article emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable populations from the deadly impact of heatwaves.
文章指出，尽管热浪不如飓风或洪水那样引起显著的财产损失，但它们对人类生命的威胁巨大，且预计由于温室气体排放，热浪的频率将增加。建立预警系统、提供阴凉处和淡水以及设计抵御极端高温的新建筑可以避免大部分死亡。然而，适应措施不能替代减排，即使净排放降至零，现存的温室气体仍会使热浪恶化。保护弱势群体免受热浪致命影响至关重要。
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