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BBC NewsWeekender issue 14 Mar 2026

Heat is becoming a housing problem in London

A discussion at the London Assembly this week highlights a growing climate risk inside homes across London: overheating. As the city warms and dense buildings trap heat, indoor temperatures in some neighbourhoods can run significantly higher than surrounding…A discussion at the London Assembly this week highlights a growing climate risk inside homes across London: overheating. As the city warms and dense buildings trap heat, indoor temperatures in some neighbourhoods can run significantly higher than surrounding…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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