High temperature is coming, why are the British restless air conditioning?

[Global Times Special Journalist Ji Shuangcheng in the UK] Britain entered a rare high temperature period this week, and the outdoor temperature of multiple places sprinted at 40 ° C. In this context, the British deputy Prime Minister Labu said that the citizens should "enjoy the sun" and attract public criticism.

According to the British "Daily Telegraph" reported on the 19th, rare heat wave envoys British public transportation almost fell into a state of pause. Many railway services have been canceled, and even the routes that continue to maintain service must be decelerated. The British Meteorological Administration suggested that the people should stay indoors as much as possible. Some clinics and hospital operating rooms will also be closed because the hot weather makes it "difficult to maintain normal service."

On July 19, local time, children in London, UK, and children cool down in the fountain outside Queen Elizabeth. Picture source: Visual China

British Deputy Prime Minister Labi said that the public should enjoy the sun while taking precautions. Labu's suggestion was criticized by public opinion. Some people thought he was talking about the wind. "The office of government officials naturally has air conditioners, but ordinary office workers do not believe that the deputy prime minister does not understand the status quo of the British life."

In addition, the British "Observer" reported on the 17th that the Prime Minister Johnson Johnson was absent from the national emergency meeting held for high -temperature weather that day, but instead held a farewell party for himself. The words and deeds of the two senior leaders of British leaders have caused some British people to dissatisfy. Britain is influenced by the temperate maritime climate of the United Kingdom all year round, and it is not hot in summer, so most people and public places will not install air conditioners.

In addition to climatic factors, the main reason for most British homes is that the installation cost is high (the installation cost is often more expensive than the vertical air conditioner of about 3,000 pounds), so ordinary people have to give up. In addition, this summer is the surge in European energy prices and inflation. Each of the British people's energy expenditure is expected to exceed 4,000 pounds by the end of the year, which is three times the previous.

The British also have different views on how to cope with the heat. The British "Sunday Telegraph" quoted the government's cabinet office minister Malthaus as saying that because roads and railway traffic will be severely obstructed, the public should try to avoid travel as much as possible, so it is more suitable for work at home. However, he opposed the school's closure of hot weather, because it would cause children who did not take care of it, and were more vulnerable to the damage to the hot weather. He also said that the government has taken some measures to ensure that hospitals and ambulance services are more prepared to deal with heat waves.

But many British do not agree with the suggestion of the official, especially in the future of the summer vacation, insisting on letting children take classes in the classroom without air conditioning, it is too tortured. However, the British are also reluctant to let the school close, because they have to go out to work, and there is no time to accompany their children. Everyone can only wait until the weekend, rush to the beach to avoid the summer, and get rid of the depressed mood recently caused by the high temperature.

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