Millions of vulnerable people in England, including 1.7 million children under five and 4.3 million older individuals, are at high risk of heat-related illnesses due to record extreme summer temperatures. Friends of the Earth highlights the lack of climate protections as a key factor putting these groups at risk.
Mike Childs from Friends of the Earth emphasized that the UK's current plans to address the climate crisis are insufficient to protect at-risk communities, leading to serious health risks for millions of people. He advocated for measures such as insulation programs, street trees, and air conditioning in community spaces to mitigate these risks.
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