The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby
Parents in London are struggling with the health risks posed by extreme heat in modern, poorly ventilated apartments. The article highlights the difficulty of raising children in environments that exceed safe temperature thresholds due to climate change.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing urban crisis where modern housing design fails to account for rising global temperatures, impacting public health and family well-being.
Image source, Jackson Bylett Image caption, Jackson Bylett lives in an eighth-floor flat in east London with his partner and their five-month-old baby
The article focuses on the social impact of climate change and housing policy, which is a common framing in progressive-leaning outlets.
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