Article 6Z8JC Turning a blind eye: Milan faces record heat and political indifference

Turning a blind eye: Milan faces record heat and political indifference

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Milan is no stranger to sweltering heat in August, but this summer, high temperatures arrived early. A study from Imperial College London reported that, in June, the city suffered the highest number of heat-related deaths in all of Europe. Climate scientists say that should be a wake-up call. Yet on Milan's streets, frustration is growing as residents accuse city leaders of ignoring the crisis. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports from Milan, Italy.

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