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Lib Dems Demand AC in New Buildings Amid Heatwave Deaths

7/26/2026

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Liberal Democrats announced that new homes and essential public buildings such as schools and health facilities must have air-conditioning.
The UK Health Protection Agency issued a yellow heat alert for much of England and forecast London to reach 32 °C on Wednesday.
Imperial College London analysis linked the May-June heatwaves to about 2,700 deaths and estimated that over 40 % would have been avoided without the 1.4 °C of human-caused warming.

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Liberal Democrats announced that new homes and essential public buildings such as schools and health facilities must have air-conditioning.
The UK Health Protection Agency issued a yellow heat alert for much of England and forecast London to reach 32 °C on Wednesday.
Imperial College London analysis linked the May-June heatwaves to about 2,700 deaths and estimated that over 40 % would have been avoided without the 1.4 °C of human-caused warming.