"Our study shows most of the changes in cooling and heating demand occur before reaching the 1.5°C threshold, which will require significant adaptation measures to be implemented early on,"
"For example, many homes may need air conditioning to be installed in the next five years, but temperatures will continue to rise long after that if we hit 2.0°C of global warming."
"To achieve the global goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we must decarbonise the building sector while developing more effective and resilient adaptation strategies."
Under 2°C global warming, the UK will face a 150% increase in uncomfortably hot days and Ireland a 230% increase. Regions designed for cold climates could face disproportionately severe impacts. Most changes in cooling and heating demand occur before 1.5°C, requiring early adaptation. Many homes may need air conditioning within five years while temperatures continue to rise under 2.0°C warming. Global exposure to extreme heat rises from 23% in 2010 to 34% by 2030 (about 2.8 billion people) and to 41% by 2050 (about 3.79 billion). India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be among the most affected. Decarbonising buildings and strengthening adaptation strategies are essential.
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