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Health · 2 sources · Aug 26, 2026

ONS Reports Over 40,000 Heat-Related Excess Deaths in England From 1988 to 2025

According to new Office for National Statistics data, more than 40,000 excess deaths occurred on England's hottest days between 1988 and 2025. The total excludes summer 2026, which is already pacing toward record-breaking heat mortality.

Environment · Aug 26, 2026

Civil Society Groups Call on UK to Promote Active Travel Following Heatwaves

Dozens of civil society groups are urging the UK government to increase support for walking and cycling to rapidly decarbonise transport, the country's highest-emitting sector, following severe summer heatwaves and wildfires.