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August 2026 Sets Global Heat Record, Copernicus Reports
La República (Peru)LO·PE·1 day ago
Record May and June heatwaves in the UK led to the cancellation of over 1,000 NHS operations, highlighting the strain on healthcare infrastructure from extreme heat. The exact number and duration of cancellations are based on reported data, with the full impact on patient outcomes still unclear. This underscores the growing climate-related pressure on public health systems.