Record Heatwave Reignites Europe's Political Battle Over Air Conditioning
Record heat has pushed France’s cooling demand higher as schools, transport and tourist sites face disruptions and critics warn of climate costs.
- On Tuesday, France recorded a national thermal indicator of 29.8°C, the highest since 1949, as an unprecedented June heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C across much of the country.
- Extreme temperatures strained infrastructure designed for cooler climates, forcing approximately 1,800 schools to close while transformer failures left approximately 68,000 households without electricity.
- Consumers rushed to purchase cooling units as manufacturers Samsung Electronics and Midea reported full production lines operating at capacity since April to meet sustained demand.
- National Rally leader Marine Le Pen proposed a €20bn government-backed loan program for cooling installation, though critics denounced the plan as "opportunistic" and uncosted.
- Future adaptation strategies center on updating building codes and expanding green spaces, as the European Union works to balance immediate health needs with long-term emissions goals by 2050.
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Energy-efficient and polluting, however, air conditioning is entering more and more French households. In this canicule episode, the rate of air-conditioning equipment is increasing sharply. In some departments, more than 67% of dwellings are equipped with air conditioning.
In Vire Normandie, Calvados, the air conditioning sector also notes the influx of customers with the heat wave. The cost of its installation varies according to several factors.
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Leading Chinese air conditioner manufacturers are working around the clock to keep up with soaring demand for portable split air conditioners, which have seen booming sales as record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe, according to one firm and relevant media reports on Saturday.
WESTERN Europe is being scorched by the worst heat wave ever caused by climate change. It has sparked major debates about air conditioning in many countries.
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