It may not feel like it down south, but summer's well and truly arrived, with the northern half of the continent most recently sweltering through a heatwave.
But as power prices rise alongside the mercury, and the world continues to pump carbon emissions into the atmosphere, what can we do to stay cool at home in a climate, energy and cost-of-living crisis?
Not everyone can afford to make big changes to their house, such as adding insulation or double glazing windows — and if you're renting, you generally have to make do with what you've got.