June UK heatwave caused mass sleep deprivation, affecting two thirds of people

A UK opinion poll shows that record temperatures at the end of June caused mass sleep deprivation, with two in three people struggling to sleep during sweltering nights. Almost half of respondents said they lost at least three hours of sleep per night. The findings align with scientific research showing that global heating is damaging sleep worldwide, with 86% of homes reported as too hot during the heatwave.

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