Heatwave advice from Cambridge Carbon Footprint
The June heatwaves emphasises the need to adapt our homes and habits to be more ‘Mediterranean’.
Published: 9 July 2026
Keeping Cool in a Heatwave
practical advice from Cambridge Carbon Footprint
2026’s extreme June heatwaves emphasise that Britain’s outdated housing including most new-builds have an over-heating crisis. We need to adapt our homes and habits to be more ‘Mediterranean’.
Ventilation at the right time of days is key.
On a hot day, as soon as the air is hotter outside than in, close all doors, windows and vents that would let hot air in. You may be able to keep ventilating longer on the shady side of your home.
Cool off at night To sleep better and cool down your whole home let hot air out by opening windows or skylights at the top of your home. Draw in cool air by opening ground-floor windows or vents where the air is cooler outside. Fans, including upper floor extractor fans, may help.
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