A flawed viral chart comparing European heat deaths to American gun deaths
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Hannah Ritchie
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This article critiques a viral chart comparing heat-related deaths in Europe to gun deaths in America. The author argues the comparison is flawed due to methodological issues with how European heat deaths are modeled as "excess deaths," but sympathizes with the underlying sentiment that Europe fails to adequately protect people from extreme heat. The piece examines policy choices on both sides of the Atlantic regarding heat protection and gun regulation.
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· 4 pulledThe chart below has been doing the rounds on social media.
As I explain later, I think this comparison is a bit silly, but sympathise with the overall sentiment: Europe is not doing a good job of protecting people from heat.
Things don't have to be this bad; it's a choice.
The heat death numbers for Europe are modelled as 'excess deaths' during su...
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