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Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Your Tuesday Briefing
Wales breaks temperature records.
Extreme Heat Puts Life on Hold in Britain, a Land Not Built for It
In a country more accustomed to temperate weather, a brutal heat wave tested Britain’s infrastructure and forced millions to choose between a Stygian commute or a stifling home office.
What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?
This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play.
Teen May Have Drowned in Thames River Amid London’s Heat Wave, Police Say
A search for the 14-year-old boy was called off after emergency crews failed to find him, as Londoners flocked to stretches of water to escape the heat.
António Guterres Warns That Humanity Faces ‘Collective Suicide’ Over Climate Crisis
Secretary General António Guterres’ comments came as swaths of Europe faced dangerously high temperatures on Monday.
Luton Airport and London Tube Affected by U.K. Heat
Part of the tarmac at London’s Luton Airport had to be repaired after scorching temperatures caused a “surface defect.”
London’s Hammersmith Bridge Gets Foil Wrapping for Heat Protection
Engineers worried that cracks in the Victorian-era suspension bridge could expand in the heat, further threatening its stability.
Will Temperatures Reach Record Highs in Britain?
Monday’s temperature fell just short of the record, but experts say Tuesday’s high could surpass it, with only slight relief overnight.
Londoners React to the U.K. Heat Wave
The high temperatures in the British capital brought a range of reactions, from anxiety to indifference.