Why can’t Britain handle the heat?

为何英国难以应对酷热?

The Story

2026-07-10

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Summer 2026 is another scorcher, with temperature records being broken across Europe. Infrastructure in the UK is creaking; with trains cancelled, schools closed and people sweltering in their homes. Why does Europe seem to be heating up more than other continents? And could outlandish ideas hold the answer to cooling us down long term? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Tom Whipple, science writer and special correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Harry Stott. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Heatwave exposes flaws in Britain’s ability to supply fresh food Further listening: Have we stopped caring about climate change? Clips: Channel 4, BBC, Sky News.  Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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