Heatwave forces Staffordshire school closures
At least 13 schools in Staffordshire have closed due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 30C. Experts note that climate change is significantly increasing the frequency and intensity of such heatwaves in the UK.
Why it matters
The closures underscore the growing infrastructure and public health challenges posed by rising global temperatures in regions not historically adapted to extreme heat.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, At least a dozen schools have closed in Staffordshire as a result of the hot weather
The article relies on official council statements and scientific context regarding climate change.
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