Petition urges UK government to install solar-powered cooling in schools, hospitals and care homes
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Summary
A petition-style article urging UK government officials (Ed Miliband, Bridget Phillipson, and James Murray) to implement solar-powered cooling systems in schools, hospitals, and care homes to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves. The article frames this as a necessary response to extreme weather events linked to climate change, presenting solar-powered cooling as a practical solution to prevent loss of life.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAs concerned citizens experiencing the effects of this heatwave right now, we urge you to take all necessary measures to prevent further loss of life during this and future extreme weather events.
But we have a solution: it's time for solar-powered cooling for the most vulnerable.
Sign to demand action from the government now.
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