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Child drownings spike during heat waves—and it's a serious climate justice issue
- June 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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At least 15 people drowned in open water in the UK's recent heat wave, mostly children and teenagers. The public response is understandably urgent: warnings are issued, parents are told to talk to their children, and young people are reminded that rivers, lakes, reservoirs and canals can be dangerous.
Originally published at Phys.org