UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Summary
The UK government's climate advisers recommend setting maximum working temperatures to protect people from increasing heat due to climate change. They also suggest installing cooling technology in schools and hospitals and warn that extreme weather is threatening daily life in the UK.Key Facts
- The UK reached 40°C for the first time in July 2022, with hotter conditions expected in the future.
- The Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises creating rules to limit workplace temperatures.
- Installing air conditioning and cooling systems in schools and hospitals is a top priority.
- Extreme weather risks include heatwaves, droughts, floods, and impacts on sports and festivals.
- The CCC states the UK’s current climate differs from when many buildings and systems were designed.
- The committee highlights the need to prepare for both hotter summers and wetter winters.
- Over 90% of UK homes could become too hot during future heatwaves.
- Comparisons include Spain’s workplace temperature limits of 25-27°C to protect workers.
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