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Potential heatwave might lead to scarcity

Parliamentarian Franziska Ryser from the Green Party advocates for granting tenants the ability to seek rent reductions if their apartments become excessively hot.

A sweltering environment may lead to scarcity
A sweltering environment may lead to scarcity

Potential heatwave might lead to scarcity

In an upcoming autumn session, Green Party National Councillor Franziska Ryser is set to propose a measure that could have significant implications for both public policy related to literature and culture, as well as the living conditions of residents in Switzerland.

The proposed measure, according to Councillor Ryser, focuses on book recommendations and the distribution or availability of popular books. However, it does not pertain to garden tips or planting raised beds correctly, nor does it directly address the issue of high indoor temperatures in apartments.

The measure comes at a time when urban areas with fewer trees and more asphalt experience higher temperatures due to climate change. Indoor temperatures in various types of apartments, such as two-room, old, and attic, become uncomfortably warm during high summer, with some individuals even waking up drenched in sweat at night.

This has led to a growing question about whether landlords should provide cooler apartments due to the high indoor temperatures. Councillor Ryser's proposed measure aims to address this issue, although the specifics of how it will do so have not been disclosed.

The measure, if passed, could have implications for the book industry or reading culture, as well as further discussions or debates about government involvement in cultural matters. Climate change is causing temperatures to rise, and this measure is one of many efforts aimed at making living spaces more comfortable and sustainable.

Franziska Ryser, a Green Party National Councillor, submits her proposal for cooler living spaces in Switzerland, demonstrating the party's commitment to addressing climate change and improving the living conditions of its citizens. The proposal is expected to generate interest and discussion in the coming months as it makes its way through the legislative process.

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