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World Service,06 Aug 2026,26 mins

The heatwave economy

World Business Report

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This summer has been heatwave after heatwave, and countries like Turkey and Romania have seen a bumper harvest, we're taking a look at how the extreme heat is impacting farmers around Europe and what that could mean for food prices. We'll hear from a SpaceX employee who's been made a millionaire after selling his shares, and is it ever acceptable to wear shorts to the office? PHOTO CREDIT: EPA/Shutterstock

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