The following is from Copilot on 1/2/2025 when forced to predict the number of deaths over what periods of time if nothing more is done to slow/top climate change:
The projected death toll from climate change varies depending on the specific impact and the time frame considered. Here are some estimates based on current research:
Extreme Temperatures: By the end of the century, extreme temperatures (both heat and cold) could cause around 10.8 million deaths annually.
Air Pollution: Climate change and air pollution combined could result in approximately 19.5 million deaths annually by 2100.
Natural Disasters: Floods, droughts, heatwaves, tropical storms, wildfires, and rising sea levels are expected to cause significant mortality. For example, floods alone could account for 8.5 million deaths by 2050.
Overall Impact: The World Economic Forum estimates that climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths by 2050.
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