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The heatwave of 1976 - and how we have adapted since

The heatwave of 1976 - and how we have adapted since
BBC England Thursday 02 July 2026, 05:13 UTC 1 min read
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Climate scientists are warning that heatwaves like the one in 1976 will become more common.

Climate scientists are warning that heatwaves like the one in 1976 will become more common.
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