Every New UK Home Should Have Air Conditioning, Say Liberal Democrats The Liberal Democrats' proposal to make air conditioning a mandatory feature in new UK homes has sparked debate about Britain's preparedness for the climate crisis.
Given the alarming statistics on heat related illnesses and fatalities that have plagued the country over the past few months, their stance is not without merit.
Temperatures are soaring across the nation, making traditional measures to mitigate the effects of heatwaves insufficient. Planting more trees in residential areas may be a start, but it's a stopgap solution at best.