LONDON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- More than 15 million people reported feeling unwell during the recent heatwaves, according to the research released by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition on Wednesday.
The research showed that 28 percent of British adults said they felt unwell because of the heatwave. Moreover, 47 percent of those whose financial situation is difficult or very difficult and 44 percent of disabled people said they were left unwell due to the high heat, according to the research.
Meanwhile, 65 percent of British adults said they are worried that heatwaves will become more frequent and severe in Britain as a result of climate change.
"The risk is made worse for households with poor ventilation or no ability to implement passive cooling measures. And the risk is also heightened for people who are simply unable to afford to run fans and air conditioners to keep their homes cool," said Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition.
End Fuel Poverty Coalition, based in Britain, is a coalition of more than 100 anti-poverty, health, housing and environmental campaigners, charities, local authorities, trade unions and consumer organizations.
