good target for fines do you think?
Discussion
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/Environment/EnergyAdvi...
Fuel Poverty and Health
The connection of cold, damp housing and rates of morbidity and mortality are well documented. Although actual cases of hypothermia deaths are comparatively rare (250-350 per year) of greater significance is the incidence of cold related illness. Cold homes have been shown to exacerbate existing illnesses such as asthma and heart disease and reduce resistance to illnesses like influenza, pneumonia and bronchitis. Cold homes also contribute to an increased risk of falls amongst the elderly and have been linked to social exclusion, low educational attainment and mental health problems.
The result is an extra 30,000-40,000 excess winter deaths in the UK. It has been suggested that for every 1°C that the winter temperature drops below the average there will be an increase of 8,000 excess winter deaths.
More locally the effects of fuel poverty are seriously felt in the Wakefield District. Research shows that Wakefield has the highest level of excess winter deaths in the Yorkshire and Humber Region at 26% above the level of deaths in other months.
so a 1 degree drop causes an 8000 EXTRA deaths each year.
So realy you need a safety team with a infra red spot meter to go round measuring the temperature of peoples houses, and dishing out fines accordingly. Good idea? look at all the lives you'll save!
Fuel Poverty and Health
The connection of cold, damp housing and rates of morbidity and mortality are well documented. Although actual cases of hypothermia deaths are comparatively rare (250-350 per year) of greater significance is the incidence of cold related illness. Cold homes have been shown to exacerbate existing illnesses such as asthma and heart disease and reduce resistance to illnesses like influenza, pneumonia and bronchitis. Cold homes also contribute to an increased risk of falls amongst the elderly and have been linked to social exclusion, low educational attainment and mental health problems.
The result is an extra 30,000-40,000 excess winter deaths in the UK. It has been suggested that for every 1°C that the winter temperature drops below the average there will be an increase of 8,000 excess winter deaths.
More locally the effects of fuel poverty are seriously felt in the Wakefield District. Research shows that Wakefield has the highest level of excess winter deaths in the Yorkshire and Humber Region at 26% above the level of deaths in other months.
so a 1 degree drop causes an 8000 EXTRA deaths each year.
So realy you need a safety team with a infra red spot meter to go round measuring the temperature of peoples houses, and dishing out fines accordingly. Good idea? look at all the lives you'll save!
bryan35 said:
So realy you need a safety team with a infra red spot meter to go round measuring the temperature of peoples houses, and dishing out fines accordingly. Good idea? look at all the lives you'll save!
I haven't read the link, but two things spring to mind.1. Env Agency will be spounting out that Global Warming will heat the planet, so where is this temp drop coming from?
2. People who have cold houses normally can't afford to heat them, like the elderly, so perhaps they ought to pay for the elderly to get free heating.
Jasandjules said:
bryan35 said:
So realy you need a safety team with a infra red spot meter to go round measuring the temperature of peoples houses, and dishing out fines accordingly. Good idea? look at all the lives you'll save!
I haven't read the link, but two things spring to mind.1. Env Agency will be spounting out that Global Warming will heat the planet, so where is this temp drop coming from?
2. People who have cold houses normally can't afford to heat them, like the elderly, so perhaps they ought to pay for the elderly to get free heating.
Edited by esselte on Friday 23 November 13:58
esselte said:
Jasandjules said:
bryan35 said:
So realy you need a safety team with a infra red spot meter to go round measuring the temperature of peoples houses, and dishing out fines accordingly. Good idea? look at all the lives you'll save!
I haven't read the link, but two things spring to mind.1. Env Agency will be spounting out that Global Warming will heat the planet, so where is this temp drop coming from?
2. People who have cold houses normally can't afford to heat them, like the elderly, so perhaps they ought to pay for the elderly to get free heating.
Edited by esselte on Friday 23 November 13:58
esselte said:
Err I thought OAPs did get a winter heating allowance? here
I think it's around £200 or so. It isn't enough for the many old dears who were on the local news saying they can only just afford to heat one room in the house for a few hours a night....I guess when council tax rises eat that money up before it is even given, it doesn't help, nor do rising gas, leccy and water bills.
craig2003 said:
1. Env Agency will be spounting out that Global Warming will heat the planet, so where is this temp drop coming from?
Britain will get progressively colder as the planet heats up, the Gulf Stream will divert from the north Atlantic southcraig2003 said:
Britain will get progressively colder as the planet heats up, the Gulf Stream will divert from the north Atlantic south
Have you Been watching The Day After Tomorrow and thought it was the News ?!?! Is that the latest way of getting out of the fact that the planet will cool down in a few years when solar irradiance drops?!!??
It was called "Global Warming" for a reason was it not? The clue is in the title, can't have it both ways you know.
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