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- 1Has the world lost the fight against extreme heat?▼Has the world lost the fight against heat? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
BBC World Service's Climate Question podcast is asking whether the world has already lost the battle against rising heat. The episode examines why extreme temperatures keep breaking records despite decades of climate pledges, and what adaptation options remain for the hottest countries. Listeners are engaging heavily with the debate over whether mitigation has effectively failed.
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A blue plaque honouring a World War One hero has been unveiled, commemorating the individual's service and legacy. BBC reported the unveiling, which adds the war hero to the list of figures recognised with the distinctive markers placed on buildings associated with notable people. Beyond the headline, further details about the honoree and location have not yet been widely reported.