The Liberal Democrats are urging that all new homes in the UK be built with air conditioning or equivalent cooling systems to address rising temperatures linked to climate change. They argue that most British homes are poorly designed for heat, putting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with health conditions at risk. Their proposal also includes making cooling systems mandatory in essential public buildings like schools and healthcare facilities.
The call comes amid a UK heat alert, with temperatures expected to reach around 32°C in London, alongside an unusually dry summer that has brought drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk. While the number of homes with air conditioning has doubled in recent years, only about 4 million of the country’s 30+ million homes currently have it.
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Nuh uh, say the local council
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The Liberal Democrats are urging that all new homes in the UK be built with air conditioning or equivalent cooling systems to address rising temperatures linked to climate change. They argue that most British homes are poorly designed for heat, putting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with health conditions at risk. Their proposal also includes making cooling systems mandatory in essential public buildings like schools and healthcare facilities.
The call comes amid a UK heat alert, with temperatures expected to reach around 32°C in London, alongside an unusually dry summer that has brought drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk. While the number of homes with air conditioning has doubled in recent years, only about 4 million of the country’s 30+ million homes currently have it.
The Lib Dems seem to be where it’s at in the UK.