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From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat
BBC Science Tuesday 23 June 2026, 14:19 UTC 1 min read
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People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
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