UK government urged to act on ‘devastating’ impact of heatwaves

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The UK has experienced several severe heatwaves in recent years, with extreme temperatures posing significant risks to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children. Heatwaves can also have a major impact on the country's infrastructure, including transport and education systems, with many schools struggling to provide a safe learning environment during periods of extreme heat. The government's response to heatwaves is likely to be a key area of focus in the coming months as the climate crisis continues to intensify.

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UK government urged to act on ‘devastating’ impact of heatwaves

MPs hear current plans fall ‘far short of what is needed’ with many deaths expected and children baking in classrooms The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis. With the country in the grip of the worst heatwave ever recorded in western Europe – a direct result of global heating – the chair of parliament’s environmental au…