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Extreme heat poses ‘real risk’ to Spain’s mass tourism industry | Public health adviser says higher temperatures caused by climate crisis pose danger for visitors not used to them (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

“Extreme heat poses ‘real risk’ to Spain [period].”

There, FTFY

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

There is something to be said, though, about being accustomed to local conditions when they are harsh. When it’s a shock, it can be more dangerous.

[–] Aurora_TheFirstLight@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 months ago

I have been there, a few firefighters came to extinghis s fucking tree that was lit thanks to the sun

[–] Rubisco@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I really hope the '26 eclipse doesn't turn out like the Hajj, hundreds of tourists dropping in the heat.