heatwave

A serene summer scene with people enjoying leisure time in Greenwich Park, London, with the city skyline in the background.

When the Heat Hits the Balance Sheet: The Economic Cost of Heatwaves

This summer’s heatwaves have made climate change an immediate economic issue rather than a distant environmental risk. Across the UK and Europe, extreme heat is reducing working time, disrupting energy and transport systems, damaging crops and placing further pressure on public budgets. Heat is already costing the UK The UK is often treated as relatively

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From ‘Bit Warm, Isn’t It?’ to Net Zero: Heatwave Conversations That Count

The UK heatwave has arrived, and with it comes a rare national mood shift: suddenly, everyone has an opinion on the weather, the office temperature, and whether 28°C is “nice” or “unbearable”. For sustainability professionals, this isn’t just small talk season—it’s a golden opportunity. When the weather becomes impossible to ignore, climate conversations move from

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