The political, cultural and media elite is dominated by the belief that air-conditioning is bad for the environment

A nation that prides itself on its exceptionalism is gradually being forced to install the unthinkable. But not without a political fight between the right (in favour) and the…

During a historic heat wave, air-conditioning has become the linchpin of an intensifying political debate in France.

Heat waves kill thousands in Europe, but politicians resist the relief Americans can take for granted. | World News