Margaritis: London must do more to protect residents from extreme heat

On a humid afternoon in June, the air inside a tiny London apartment feels heavier than the heat outside. A fan in the corner of the room pushes warm air from one wall to the other. Across the city, school bus drivers load buses full of heat-exhausted children who will find little relief once the doors close. Outdoor workers wipe sweat from their faces and struggle to stay hydrated as temperatures rise. For unhoused residents, they must decide whether to find shade under a tree or take the risk of wandering to the nearest cooling centre. Read More