Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
SCMP Editorial
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Heatwaves a deadly reminder for world to act on climate change

  • Dozens have perished amid record temperatures in parts of Canada and the United States, while countries elsewhere swelter
  • Weather extremes will only worsen if global leaders do not take the issue more seriously

SCMP Editorial
SCMP Editorial

Updated: 4:17am, 3 Jul, 2021

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Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Canadians cool off in the city hall pool as temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
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