- The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has urged the government to prepare for consistent 40C summer temperatures due to escalating climate change impacts.
- The CCC warned that 92 per cent of UK homes are expected to overheat by 2050, alongside increased peak river flows and significant water supply shortfalls.
- Recommendations include investing in cooling mechanisms like air conditioning, heat pumps, and green shading for public services, and establishing a maximum workplace temperature.
- Without adaptation, the increasing risk of heatwaves could lead to up to 10,000 excess deaths annually by mid-century.
- The committee's proposals, which also cover resilient infrastructure and flood defences, are estimated to cost around £11 billion per year, split between public and private funding.
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