Sadiq Khan launches London's first extreme heat plan to protect vulnerable residents and retrofit buildings
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Stuart Stone
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched the capital's first-ever extreme heat plan, titled 'Heat Ready London', aimed at preparing the city for rising temperatures due to climate change. The strategy focuses on protecting vulnerable populations (elderly, young children, those with health conditions), retrofitting buildings for better cooling, expanding access to cool spaces, and improving infrastructure resilience. The plan includes measures such as a new early warning system, a public awareness campaign, updated building regulations, and coordination with health services. It comes as London faces increasing heatwave risks, with temperatures already exceeding 40°C in recent years.
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· 3 pulledClimate change means our summers are getting hotter and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, which is why I am determined to ensure London is prepared for the future.
This plan will help protect those most at risk, including older people, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.
We need to adapt our city — from retrofitting buildings to creating more green spaces and ensuring our infrastructure can cope with extreme heat.
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