September 18, 2025|
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|3 months agoClimate Change Claims 200 Lives in Swiss Summer Heat Wave
New research reveals climate change contributed to approximately 200 heat-related deaths in Swiss cities during summer 2025, with Zurich most affected.
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- Climate change was responsible for 68% of all heat-related deaths in 854 European cities surveyed
- 207 heat-related deaths in 12 Swiss cities were attributed to climate change
- Zurich was the most affected Swiss city with 49 deaths
By The Numbers
16,500
heat-related deaths in European cities
835
deaths in Rome
207
total heat-related deaths in Swiss cities
They Said
"The majority of heat-related deaths go unreported"
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Heat Wave Crisis Overview
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Swiss Impact Analysis
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City-by-City Breakdown
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