From The Daily Green…
Study: By Mid-Century, There will be 47% to 95% Increase in Summer Heat-Related Mortality
Because of global warming, the New York City area will experience an increase in heat-related summer deaths of 47% to 95% by the 2050s, according to a new study by the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The study will be published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Public Health.
Those predictions are based on an annual average temperature increase 2.5 - 6.5 degrees, and an average summer temperature increase of 2.7 - 7.6 degrees.
Read the full story at: Global Warming Could Double Heat Deaths in NYC
On the bright side, it also means waaaay fewer deaths from cold. As long as the heat deaths are mostly Mets fans, I’m ok wit dat.