London School of Economics and Political Science.
public university in London, United Kingdom
June heatwave costs UK economy over £1bn
Britain’s record June heatwave knocked about 24 million hours from the economy, costing around £1.15 billion, with an average 0.47-hour drop in weekly working hours and about 1.25 million workers not working at all during the heat week; 87% reported health-related impacts, underscoring that the UK remains insufficiently adapted to rising heat. Researchers from LSE's Grantham Institute and CMCC warn this could worsen productivity and strain health services, as a third heatwave hits Western Europe and policymakers are urged to act now.
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About London School of Economics and Political Science
The London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. The school specialises in pure and applied social sciences.
Everything about London School of Economics and Political Science →- Country
- United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- London
- Inception
- 1895
- Website
- https://lse.ac.uk