Scientists predict the death of 30 million people on Earth: discover why these individuals are at risk (photos included).

Recently, scientists have not only been warning about the climate crisis looming over the planet but are literally shouting that the consequences of global warming will be catastrophic for all life on Earth, including humans. However, no warnings have compelled people to completely abandon fossil fuels or reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by Daily Mail.

Now, a new alarming study by a team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, which utilized advanced numerical modeling to assess mortality related to air pollution and extreme temperatures, has revealed shocking results.

The researchers' analysis indicates that climate change and air pollution could lead to the deaths of an astonishing number of people—approximately 30 million—by the end of this century. According to the lead researcher, Dr. Andrea Pozzer, around 1.6 million people had already died from extreme temperatures in 2000, both from cold and heat.

The study's findings suggest that under the most likely scenario, this figure could reach 10.8 million by the century's end, which is about seven times higher. Regarding air pollution, the annual death toll in 2000 was around 4.1 million. It is expected that by 2100, this number will rise to 19.5 million, meaning an increase of five times.

It is worth noting that this new research was conducted shortly after the UN issued a report warning that the Earth is already on track for "catastrophic warming" of 3.1°C this century.

The scientists' calculations are based on forecasts from 2000 to 2090, analyzed at ten-year intervals. The analysis also indicates that we are likely to see significant regional differences in these figures.

The study results show that by the end of the century, South and East Asia will be the most affected—primarily due to an aging population and air pollution. In contrast, in high-income regions such as Western Europe, North America, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region, it is anticipated that deaths related to extreme temperatures will surpass those caused by air pollution.

Moreover, researchers found that in countries like the USA, England, France, Japan, and New Zealand, this shift is already noticeable. Experts predict that inequality is likely to grow, and extreme temperatures will become a more significant health risk than air pollution, at least in some regions.

By 2100, health risks associated with temperature are expected to exceed those linked to air pollution for one-fifth of the world's population. The authors of the study hope that their findings will draw humanity's attention to the climate crisis and prompt immediate action.