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World Service,1 min

Why hot weather causes an increase in violent behaviour

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Behavioural economist Professor Solomon Hsiang explains how high temperatures make humans less able to deal with everyday stress and contribute to increased levels of aggression and violence. (Image: Man with smoke coming out of ears. Credit: Getty Images)

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