WORLDBUSINESS INSIDER
I'm an American living through the UK heat wave. My kids' school is canceled, and every room feels like a sauna.
An American living in the UK describes the challenges of a record-breaking heat wave, including school closures and unbearable indoor temperatures due to lack of air conditioning. The author contrasts the UK's unpreparedness for extreme heat with their experience in the US, where air conditioning is common.
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