Why are our homes and cities all so hot? – podcast

The Climate Change Committee report examines solutions for the UK to better withstand extreme heat, including tree-planting, heat pumps, and scaling renewable energy. The podcast explores practical ways to make homes and cities more resilient against rising temperatures.

Preparation for extreme weather directly impacts public health and quality of life. Proactive planning can reduce casualties and economic losses while building sustainable infrastructure.

In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can better withstand extreme heat Temperatures across the UK and Europe this week have shattered May heat records. As the environment editor Fiona Harvey points out: we might expect heatwaves in July and August – but 30C in spring? Fiona talks to Nosheen Iqbal about a report from the Climate Change Committee warning that the UK is unprepared for extreme heat – the new normal – and explores a range of possible solutions to help keep the country cool, from tree-planting to heat pumps and scaling up renewables. Continue reading...