'Life expectancy will be compromised': Climate emergency threatens lifelong health, doctors warn

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Climate change will shape the health of an entire generation, with gains in well-being and life expectancy compromised, health experts fear

Children born today will face lifelong health consequences from rising temperatures if the world does not rapidly curb carbon dioxide emissions, according to a major new report. The research, published...

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