The June heatwave in England and Wales resulted in a significant number of deaths, with data suggesting up to 440 people died per day.
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The June heatwave in England and Wales resulted in a significant number of deaths, with data suggesting up to 440 people died per day.
Parent: Climate ChangeEntity: HeatwavesImpact: negativeDate: Jul 13, 2026Target: The link between the heatwave and climate change
Extreme temperatures during the June heatwave contributed to a substantial increase in mortality rates in England and Wales.
Parent: Public HealthEntity: Heat-related deathsImpact: negativeDate: Jul 13, 2026Target: The impact of extreme weather on public health
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The Guardian: June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests
Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis
#climateemergency #heatwave
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#climateemergency#heatwave
Yeah, but it's not climate change.
June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests | Extreme heat | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis
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