Germany updates: Schools call for heat wave measures DW 07/01/2025
Briefly

German educators are advocating for nationwide regulations to protect students amid a historic heat wave, with temperatures forecasted to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Education trade unions emphasize the need for modernizing schools with features like green roofs and shade sails. They also recommend providing free drinking water to all students and school staff. Hospitals are calling for additional funding to upgrade facilities sufficient for managing extreme heat conditions. The urgent measures highlight the serious impact of rising temperatures on public health and safety.
German educators are demanding nationwide regulations for heat protection in schools due to an ongoing historic heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
The Education and Science Union is advocating for modernizing schools with green roofs and shade sails, and providing free drinking water for all students and employees.
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