Climate Change and Air Pollution Spike Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns

A new study from the European Society of Cardiology reveals that extreme weather events—both heat waves and cold spells—combined with rising air pollution are significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The research highlights that women and young people are particularly vulnerable, with mortality rates and cardiac complications rising sharply during these episodes. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted public health interventions to protect at-risk populations as climate change accelerates.