Heat resilience and sustainable cooling (HC 279 of session 2023-24). Report, with an appendix, together with formal minutes relating to the report

Environmental Audit Committee

House of Commons, 2024
Heat resilience and sustainable cooling (HC 279 of session 2023-24). Report, with an appendix, together with formal minutes relating to the report Download document

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Environmental Audit Committee

Abstract

Explores government policy regarding resilience to, and cooling from, increasing levels of heat being experienced in the UK. Covers: adapting to a warming planet; urban island heat effect and nature-based solutions; built environment; communication and engagement; protecting the vulnerable; energy consumption and efficiency; f-gases; coordinated joint working; and a heat resilience strategy.

History

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee. Fifth report.

Subjects

  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

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