Global Briefing: Spain to open national network of extreme heat shelters

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Spain's capital Madrid recorded 40C+ temperatures in 2024 / Credit: iStock
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Spain's capital Madrid recorded 40C+ temperatures in 2024 / Credit: iStock

Government moves to tackle extreme heat, as Canada introduces new methane rules and the UK looks to support South African clean energy investment

Spain is aiming to open up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings before next summer to offer citizens refuge from extreme heat, under plans unveiled by the country's Prime Minister...

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