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Heatwave Cancels London Climate Session, Mayor Unveils £11bn Plan

6/27/2026

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A climate conference session in London was cancelled because the historic venue became too hot.
Heatwave hit 40 °C in France and 36.7 °C in the UK, prompting a Met Office red warning.
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan launched the Heat Ready London plan to retrofit schools, hospitals and one million homes.
The UK Climate Change Committee said £11 billion a year is needed to avoid over 10,000 heat deaths by 2050.

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A climate conference session in London was cancelled because the historic venue became too hot.
Heatwave hit 40 °C in France and 36.7 °C in the UK, prompting a Met Office red warning.
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan launched the Heat Ready London plan to retrofit schools, hospitals and one million homes.
The UK Climate Change Committee said £11 billion a year is needed to avoid over 10,000 heat deaths by 2050.