Instead of asking how Europe should adapt to a changing climate, some politicians have found another opportunity to wage a stale culture war. Their latest target is air conditioning.

As record heatwaves batter the continent and grids buckle under the strain, Europe's AC gap is no longer just an inconvenience — it's an emergency.

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

Europe's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals cancelling surgeries and strained power…