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Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief

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UN climate chief warns extreme heat is endangering pregnant women and newborns

UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned at pre-COP summit talks in Fiji that extreme heat is increasingly causing pregnancy complications, premature births, and underweight babies. Health experts report that nearly three in four maternal health workers have observed heat-related cases or complications.

Oct 5, 2026·5 sourcesExtreme weather impactsClimate diplomacy & agreements
UN climate chief warns extreme heat is endangering pregnant women and newborns
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