Heatwaves: adapting to climate change
Contents
1 The developing threat of heatwaves
A hidden risk: the increasing frequency of heatwaves
Impact of heatwaves on human health
Heat-health watch alert system
2 Responsibility for heatwave preparation
Departmental responsibility for adaptation
Climate Local and Climate Ready
3 Protecting health and wellbeing
Overheating in hospitals, care and nursing homes
4 Productivity during heatwaves
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 26 July 2018