How Paris is using the Seine to try to keep cool in scorching heat | Fortune

How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe's latest heatwave

Fraicheur de Paris (Engie SA) operates a 120km underground chilled water network serving buildings, museums and offices across the city, with the Louvre forced to close early during Europe's record heatwave. District cooling cuts electricity consumption by 50% versus standalone systems and halves carbon emissions, positioning itself as essential infrastructure for urban adaptation as extreme weather patterns intensify.