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European Firms Deploy Cooling Gear, Shift Hours Amid 40°C Heatwave

6/24/2026

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European firms are deploying cooling gear and shifting work hours to protect staff during a >40 °C heatwave.
DHL equipped over 111,000 German postal workers with cool boxes, towels, wrist coolers and UV-protective neck guards.
Construction crews in Germany and France now start earlier and finish sooner to avoid the hottest hours.
Currys reported fan sales up 3,000 % and air-conditioner sales up 330 % as UK shoppers seek relief.

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Story summary

European firms are deploying cooling gear and shifting work hours to protect staff during a >40 °C heatwave.
DHL equipped over 111,000 German postal workers with cool boxes, towels, wrist coolers and UV-protective neck guards.
Construction crews in Germany and France now start earlier and finish sooner to avoid the hottest hours.
Currys reported fan sales up 3,000 % and air-conditioner sales up 330 % as UK shoppers seek relief.