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The UK is currently undergoing its third heatwave in as many months. Given we have such a low prevalence of air conditioning (less than 5% of homes), everyone is desperately looking for solutions to the pain that is, amongst other things decimating our sleep.

June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests

And look, in today’s papers, a novel solution that has no downsides whatsoever!

Low-e windows keep homes cool…but may set neighbours’ property on fire