Oil Pollution and Deadly Heat - Beginner English

A new study says pollution from oil companies makes dangerous heatwaves more common. The research looked at 14 of the biggest fossil fuel companies. It found their emissions made some heatwaves 10,000 times more likely.

Scientists studied the years 2000 to 2009 and compared them with 2020 to 2023. They discovered heatwaves are now stronger and happen more often. This has caused many deaths in different parts of the world.

The study connects company emissions directly to human suffering. It shows how burning oil, gas, and coal warms the planet. The researchers say this information could be used in court cases against the companies.

The findings show the big impact of fossil fuels on climate. They also warn that more action is needed to protect people from dangerous heat in the future.