UK heatwave causes infrastructure strain and public health concerns
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UK Government, Met Office, Greenpeace UK
United Kingdom
June 24, 2026
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Record-breaking June temperatures in the UK have led to widespread infrastructure failures and school closures. Public health concerns are rising, with experts warning that current housing is ill-equipped for extreme heat. Calls for a national extreme heat plan are intensifying as climate change makes such events more frequent.
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