Europe’s Heat Death Hotspot: Scientists Investigate Why Some Cities Are More Vulnerable
OSIJEK, Croatia – Researchers are investigating the high number of heat-related deaths in Osijek, Croatia, to understand why this particular area in Europe is so susceptible to such fatalities. The Lancet Planetary Health journal published a study revealing that Osijek has experienced more deaths per 100,000 person-years than any other place on the continent over the last two decades. Some contributing factors to the high number of deaths in Osijek are unknown, but some possibilities …