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London High-Rises Face Heat Crisis Amid Climate Change

8/14/2025

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In London’s new high-rises, such as Leaside Lock and Three Waters, residents are grappling with sweltering indoor temperatures often surpassing 27°C. Experts sound the alarm, highlighting inadequate cooling designs that worsen with climate change. There’s a pressing call for authorities to revamp building regulations to protect vulnerable communities from the heat.

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Story summary

In London’s new high-rises, such as Leaside Lock and Three Waters, residents are grappling with sweltering indoor temperatures often surpassing 27°C. Experts sound the alarm, highlighting inadequate cooling designs that worsen with climate change. There’s a pressing call for authorities to revamp building regulations to protect vulnerable communities from the heat.