Europe’s Heatwaves Prompt Calls for Temperature Limit at Work
An office worker rests in the shade in front of a cafe terrace area during high temperatures in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
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Spaniards have perfected the art of seeking refuge from the scorching afternoon heat. But climate change and hotter summers are now forcing workers in other European countries to come up with their own version of the siesta.