Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit U.K.
As heatwaves become more frequent in the U.K., more households are installing air conditioning, despite warnings from sustainability experts. Critics argue that AC increases energy consumption and carbon emissions, suggesting it is not a sustainable long-term solution for climate adaptation.
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It illustrates the tension between individual adaptation to climate change and the broader environmental impact of energy-intensive cooling solutions.
Londoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. Now, the 35-year-old "can't see how we'll survive without it".
The article balances personal accounts of heat-related distress with expert warnings about environmental sustainability.
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