British Equality Lab

How high is heat-related mortality in England?

Some unknown non-zero number.

Oct 4 • Matt Zeunert

August 2026

What are The Guardian and Foxglove saying about two proposed new data centres?

How does the emissions calculation work?

Aug 30 • Matt Zeunert

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A review of media reporting on air conditioning planning rules in Camden

The specific stories are true, but it's hard to draw broad conclusions

Aug 20 • Matt Zeunert

July 2026

Camden's anti-air conditioning rules are unusually strict

Some Londoners need to use dynamic thermal modelling to demonstrate the need for AC

Jul 10 • Matt Zeunert

Why do UK councils refuse planning permission for air conditioning units?

Mostly due to noise

Jul 1 • Matt Zeunert

June 2026

Air conditioning isn't banned in the UK – it's not permitted

The Telegraph reports that local councils are forcing homeowners to remove air conditioning units.

Jun 27 • Matt Zeunert

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