UK June Heatwave Caused $1.5B Economic Loss and 24M Lost Work Hours

A record-breaking June heatwave in England inflicted an estimated $1.5 billion blow to the country's economy, according to a new study. Workers across sectors including construction and agriculture were forced to reduce their hours in order to cope with the extreme heat. The disruption resulted in approximately 24 million work hours being lost during the period. The findings highlight the tangible economic consequences of rising temperatures on outdoor and labour-intensive industries.
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