UK must adapt its buildings for higher temperatures say scientists
The UK is one of the countries that will have to adapt the most radically to cool down buildings as climate change drives up the global average temperature, according to a new study. Like other countries in Northern Europe, such as Ireland, Switzerland and those in Scandinavia, homes were built to retain heat during cold winters. But rising temperatures because of climate change means more unwanted heat during the summer, which can be fatal for older and more vulnerable people.Read More
