UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns
Summary
A report from the UK government’s climate advisers warns that British homes need air conditioning to handle future heat caused by global warming. It suggests air conditioning in care homes and hospitals within 10 years and in all schools within 25 years to protect people as temperatures and heatwaves worsen.Key Facts
- The UK should prepare for a 2°C temperature increase by 2050 due to global warming.
- Heatwaves over 40°C are expected across the UK by 2050, with longer hot periods.
- About 90% of UK homes could become too hot without cooling measures.
- Air conditioning should be installed in all care homes and hospitals within 10 years, and all schools within 25 years.
- Extreme heat caused around 3,000 extra deaths in 2022 in the UK.
- Air conditioning uses a lot of energy and contributes about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- More shading, heat pumps, and solar panels are suggested to manage heat and energy use.
- UK climate risks also include increased flooding, rising sea levels, and water shortages by 2050.
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