Heatwave protest sees activists ‘rename’ tube stations: ‘London’s Burning’

• Greenpeace activists symbolically renamed several London Underground stations during a record-breaking heatwave that saw temperatures reach 37C.
• Stations such as Baker Street were changed to “Baking Street” and London Bridge became “London’s Burning” as part of the protest.
• The environmental group also placed stickers on the new signs, which read: “Heatwave: Sponsored by Shell”.
• The severe heatwave caused significant disruption across the UK, leading to school closures, widespread travel issues, and hospitals declaring critical incidents.
• Experts have warned that such extreme weather events are not isolated incidents, indicating a trend of increasing temperatures.

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‘Next station is Baking Street’: Activists rename tube stations in heatwave protest