With poor ventilation and children packed in, UK’s outdated schoolhouses swelter in the heat
Summary
Many schools in the UK struggled to keep students cool during a recent heat wave, with temperatures reaching record highs. Old buildings with poor ventilation and no air conditioning made it hard for students and teachers to stay comfortable, forcing some schools to close.Key Facts
- A heat wave hit the UK and record high temperatures, like 35.9°C (96.6°F) in Wales, disrupted schools.
- Over 1,000 schools in the UK closed or sent children home early because of the heat.
- Many school buildings are old and were built to keep warm, not cool, so they lack air conditioning and have poor ventilation.
- Teachers and students tried to cope with handheld fans, water sprays, cold foods, and sitting on cooler floors.
- Crowded classrooms with around 30 students each made overheating a health concern.
- The situation revealed problems with public buildings across the UK being unprepared for more frequent, intense heat as climate change continues.
- The British government’s climate advisers stated that buildings were designed for a past climate and need updating for new weather conditions.
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