London paid a record price for electricity during its heatwave - The Verge

London reportedly spent a record amount for extra electricity supply in the middle of its historic heatwave. A “specific circuit” on the grid needed energy, and importing from Belgium became the necessary option.

The Red Extreme heatwave marked the hottest climate event in UK history Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Last week, the UK reached its highest temperature on record 40 degrees … [+1840 chars]

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