Air conditioning for all? France divided over response to record-breaking heatwave
Schools closed and hospitals strained as temperatures neared 40C, with France’s average daily temperature reaching a record 29.8C, officials said.
- France is being forced to reconsider its long-standing aversion to air conditioning due to the record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe.
- Despite environmental concerns, such as increased energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the French government is proposing interest-free loans to help households install cooling units.
- While activists argue that air conditioning merely masks the effects of climate change instead of addressing the root causes, officials are also exploring alternative cooling methods like insulation and air circulation.
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The heat wave reaches a historic peak with a record average of 30°C over 24 hours. Violent thunderstorms and gusts up to 110 km/h indicate a slight respite, but the heat wave may persist in the east.
SATIRE NEWS: France Records Hottest Day Ever
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France records its hottest day with relief on the horizon
With an average day-night temperature of 30°C, June 24 set a new heat record in France. Forecasters expect a gradual end to the heatwave in the western part of the country by the end of the week. High temperatures will persist until next Tuesday or Wednesday in the rest of the country.
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