Experts say that relying heavily on AC might seem like a natural adaptation, but it comes with hidden costs

Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050

The Climate Change Committee warned that 92 per cent of homes are expected to overheat by 2050

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Every £1 spent adapting to rising temperatures would yield about £5 in benefits, climate committee says

Experts say that relying heavily on AC might seem like a natural adaptation, but it comes with hidden costs