UK urgently needs maximum working temperatures to survive extreme heat, experts warn
Experts are urging the UK government to implement maximum working temperature regulations to address the increasing risks of extreme heat. The Climate Change Committee has recommended measures such as mandatory air conditioning in public services and potential changes to the school year. These actions are deemed essential to protect citizens from the escalating impacts of climate change, which are already costing the economy significantly.
- ▪Unions are advocating for maximum temperature rules in workplaces due to rising climate change impacts.
- ▪The Climate Change Committee has proposed mandatory air conditioning in critical public services and homes of vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Investing in climate change protection is estimated to cost around £11 billion annually, while current impacts are costing up to £60 billion a year.
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