UK cities unprepared for extreme heat as temperatures soar, opinion piece argues

An opinion article examines how British and European cities lack adequate infrastructure to handle record temperatures, with concerns that a forecasted Super El Niño could intensify the crisis further.

First covered Aug 4, 2026 · 6:38 AM PT · 1 article

UK cities unprepared for extreme heat as temperatures soar, opinion piece argues — Image via theguardian.com

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1d Guardian Environment Extreme heat: why our cities can't cope | Opinion — The UK and Europe have been facing extreme heatwaves – Greenpeace recorded temperatures of up to 53C at one London playground in recent weeks.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-05 (#19)

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