Study Finds One Billion Pound Loss from Heatwave
In June, the United Kingdom experienced a severe heatwave that resulted in economic losses totaling £1.15 billion ($1.53 billion) and caused around 24 million work hours to be lost nationwide. The impacts were concentrated in physically demanding sectors such as construction and agriculture, which reduced working hours even more than other industries. The study revealed that the heatwave led to changes in work and sleep patterns, with noticeable effects on health, infrastructure, water resources, and agriculture. It is the second of three heatwaves affecting Western Europe over a three-month period.
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