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Experts Urge Sustainable Cooling Solutions for UK Heatwaves

Concerns grow over dependency on air conditioning

12 August 2025 · 23:37 UTC

Environmental experts are calling for the UK to adopt sustainable cooling strategies as the country faces more frequent and intense heatwaves.

They warn that over-reliance on air conditioning could lead to higher energy consumption and environmental harm, advocating for building design improvements, urban greenery, and passive cooling technologies instead.