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Horticulturists are relocating and propagating plants before renovating the deteriorating Victorian-era Palm House, though some mature specimens are too large to be saved.
A heat dome has caused at least 18 deaths across Western Europe and driven London's Kew Gardens to a record 35.1°C for May. Greece is currently on the periphery of the thermal mass, though meteorologists warn this may change.
The United Kingdom has experienced its hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 38.1C in Kew Gardens. This marks the peak of the fifth summer heatwave, contributing to what could be the warmest summer on record.
Parts of the United Kingdom have experienced record-breaking temperatures, reaching highs of 26.6C in areas like Kew Gardens, making them hotter than popular destinations like Ibiza and Rome.
Kew Gardens is rejuvenating its grand Palm House with support from the World Monuments Fund, as part of broader horticultural programs aimed at raising global green standards and cultivating resilience.