Canicula record din iunie a provocat pierderi de peste un miliard de euro economiei britanice

A record heatwave in June caused the UK to lose approximately 24 million work hours, resulting in an estimated economic loss of £1.15 billion. The extreme temperatures disrupted transportation, schools, and healthcare, raising health concerns. Workers in physically demanding jobs, like construction and agriculture, experienced more significant reductions in work hours compared to those in less heat-exposed sectors. A survey revealed that 3.6% of respondents did not work at all that week due to the heat. The study highlighted the need for urgent government action to address climate change impacts, as 87% of participants reported health effects during the heatwave.