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2021 heat dome a 'near miss' as study suggests overlooked historic heat wave could offer valuable lessons

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Briefings

A new study indicates the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia could have caused significantly more harm than previously recognized, potentially surpassing the impact of a WWII-era heat wave that was historically overlooked. The research compares the 2021 event against a specific historical benchmark to assess potential underestimation of climate risks.

Key points

• The 2021 heat dome in British Columbia may have caused more severe impacts than a WWII heat wave, which was historically overlooked.
• The study compares the 2021 event to a specific historical benchmark to assess potential underestimation of climate risks.

Context

This research compares the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia against a WWII heat wave to assess potential underestimation of climate risks.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the study's comparison of 2021 impacts against a WWII heat wave; specific casualty numbers or exact damage metrics are not provided.

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