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Heatwave causes 1.5bn dollar loss in UK
The heatwave that struck Britain last June caused economic losses amounting to approximately £1.15 billion ($1.54 billion), due to the loss of 24 million working hours. The construction and agriculture sectors were particularly affected, with workers reducing their hours even further; on average, there was a decrease of 0.47 hours in working time during the first week of the heatwave, impacting around 1.25 million workers. The report also confirmed that 87% of employees experienced health issues as a result of the high temperatures, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, and dizziness. This reflects the UK's failure to adapt to the consequences of climate change and underscores the need for the government to take measures to improve working conditions.
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