☀️ UK on red alert
With record temperatures forecast for the beginning of next week, the UK government issued the first national emergency red alert for heat.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) raised the heat health alert to level 4 – the highest on the scale.
Forecasters are predicting a peak of 40°C next Monday and 38°C on Tuesday.
The Met Office – the United Kingdom’s national meteorological service – issued a warning to the population:
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🔥 Forest fires in Europe and North Africa
As firefighters battle forest fires, caused by the heat wave that hit parts of Europe and North Africa this week – temperatures reached 45°C – thousands of people in Portugal, Spain, France and Morocco had to leave their homes.
🍃 Climate goals face challenges
O The Washington Post performed a analysis of two major reports, published this week, that highlight the major challenges facing world leaders as they seek to reduce planet-warming emissions over the next crucial decades.
The studies – conducted by Rhodium Group and S&P Global – reveal a worrying picture of the difficulties of deep decarbonization, a commitment made by Biden and other world leaders.
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🌿 Globo announces sustainability guidelines
Globo launched a package of sustainability guidelines and released its first report following the GRI guidelines (Global Reporting Initiative).
The company also announced its adherence to the UN Global Compact Brazil.
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