Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.
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Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.
By Lynsey Chutel
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in…
Building rules have been focused on keeping warm in winter and saving on energy bills, not cooling down
Reducing urban heat islands, greening local areas and using heat pumps for air conditioning can also play a role
A new report has found that British homes are going to need AC to cope with climate change - I've already got it in one room, but…
Experts say many new homes being built in the UK not designed to withstand extreme summer temperatures
Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050
