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"headline": "The heatwaves have exposed a cold truth about Britain’s buildings", "subhead": "August 28, 2026",
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"text": "Writing for LBC, Rebecca Lydon explains that the weather is no longer a harmless national obsession but a serious warning sign"
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Talking about the weather is by no means new in the UK. Sun, snow or storm, its unpredictable nature has made weather talk the safest conversation starter for centuries in Britain. But after five heatwaves in four months, the dial is shifting.
In a recent opinion piece for LBC, Rebecca Lydon, UK sustainability director, explains why the weather is no longer a harmless national obsession but a serious warning sign for Britain’s built environment. She unpacks the urgency behind the issue and explains what needs to happen next when it comes to future-proofing and the design of our building stock
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