Heat inequality: over a third of Europeans struggle to cool their homes

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🗞️ Driving the news: A new survey by the European Environment Agency finds that over one-third of Europeans cannot afford to keep their homes cool in summer, with heat now the most commonly experienced climate impact
• Around 60% of respondents reported excessive heat in their neighbourhoods, and nearly half inside their homes

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Rising temperatures linked to climate change are increasingly exposing weaknesses in Europe’s built environment
• Poor insulation, limited shading, and lack of ventilation make buildings energy-inefficient and lock households into higher emissions from cooling needs
• Without large-scale upgrades, Europe risks a vicious cycle of hotter cities, higher energy demand, and rising emissions, undermining climate resilience goals

⏭️ What’s next: The European Commission plans to publish a European climate resilience framework by the end of the year
• Its affordable housing plan aims to improve building sustainability and protect vulnerable households
• A public consultation remains open until 23 February

💬 One quote: “Decision-makers are more interested in cutting up climate laws than implementing them.” — Friends of the Earth Europe

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