In Canada, heat increases domestic violence | The Narwhal
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Excessive heat stresses both the body and mind. That leads to a rise in aggression — which harms women, girls and vulnerable communities the most
  • moistclump@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    A brief from the United Nations found every single degree Celsius of increased global temperature is associated with a 4.7 per cent increase in domestic violence. A study from Spain found intimate partner femicide, or murder of a female partner or relative, increases as much as 28 per cent during heat waves.

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