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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Climate change event on extreme heat is cancelled – due to extreme heat

  • A climate event in London, focused on extreme heat , was cancelled due to the city experiencing extreme heat itself.
  • The event, titled 'Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world', was due to take place at the London School of Economics .
  • Cancellation occurred after the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for Greater London, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40C.
  • Organisers cited the lack of cooling mechanisms at the venue and the risk to attendees' wellbeing as reasons for the cancellation.
  • Experts emphasised that the incident underscores the urgent need to address climate change and learn from global experiences.

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