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The Guardian - UK
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Hilary Osborne

Is there a green alternative to air-conditioning?

Loft conversion
Will my loft conversion get too hot without air con? Photograph: Alamy

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

This week's question

We're converting the loft but I'm worried the new bedroom could be very hot in summer. I want an air con unit, but my partner objects. Yet I'll never forget my sleepless nights in the 2006 heatwave. Is there an eco-friendly solution to our dilemma?

What are your thoughts?

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