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Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool
French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate? #TheCube
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cnn.com
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare? | CNN
While nearly 90% of US homes have air conditioning, in Europe it’s around 20%, and some countries have much lower rates.
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france24.com
The Debate - Air conditioning for all? France divided over response to record-breaking heatwave
The heat is on. Enough to make Parisians take the plunge into the once notoriously polluted Canal Saint Martin. France this Tuesday awakening from its hottest night on record,…
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afr.com
To cool or not to cool: Aircon the new culture war as Europe swelters
As the heatwave intensifies, the far-right is championing air-conditioning while the left is calling for renovations and green spaces.
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French aversion to air conditioning melts as homes sizzle
As Europe's heatwave leaves millions sweltering in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes, more French people are breaking with tradition to turn to air…
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hurriyetdailynews.com
French aversion to air conditioning melts as homes sizzle - Latest News
As Europe's heatwave leaves millions sweltering in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes, more French people are breaking with tradition to turn to air…
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channelnewsasia.com
French aversion to air-conditioning melts as homes sizzle
France on Wednesday (Jun 24) experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather service said.
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cnbc.com
Air con and building efficiency stocks rally as Europe bakes in extreme heat
The latest heat wave has underscored the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
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businessinsider.com
The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion
Europe's record-breaking June heatwave has once again raised questions about low levels of air conditioning adoption in the continent.
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cbsnews.com
Is Europe embracing air conditioning as deadly heat waves become more common?
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
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spectator.com
Is air conditioning actually bad for the planet?
No air conditioning to make the summer comfortable – just cover your windows with bits of cardboard, pretend it’s the Blitz.
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news.com.au
Whole of France divided over ‘right-wing’ airconditioning amid sweltering heatwave
It’s a luxury many Aussies take for granted, but France is bitterly divided over whether residents should use airconditioning to combat a brutal heatwave.
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cbc.ca
ANALYSIS | Air conditioning could make European city heat worse | CBC Climate Change News
Hundreds of people are dead from Europe’s heatwave, in a continent where air conditioning is not the norm. But while ACs may save lives, they can also make the problem worse.
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euronews.com
Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool
French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate? #TheCube
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dw.com
Fact check: Throwing cold water on heatwave disinformation
An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on, and the age-old climate change hoax allegation. DW checked what's spreading in Europe's…
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nbcnews.com
To AC or not to AC? That is the question roiling a boiling Europe in a historic heat wave
Just 5% of British households and 24% of French ones have air conditioners at home. As intense, life-threatening heat waves become more common, that is starting to change.