Study Links Human-Caused Heat to 8,830 Premature Births in India in April 2024
A study by Zero Carbon Analytics estimates that human-caused climate change contributed to 8,830 premature births in India during April 2024's extreme heat, with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand most affected. The heat event increased preterm births by 3.6% in India and was made 45 times more likely by human activity. Similar impacts were noted in Bangladesh and the Philippines. Rising temperatures may worsen maternal and newborn health risks in the future.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 4 Nov, 08:03 pm. Other outlets followed.