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How Europe's heatwave is proving Americans right about air conditioning

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 14dShare

Europeans are now buying air conditioning units in unprecedented numbers. This trend is driven by record heatwaves and rising health concerns across the continent. Manufacturers report significant sales growth for cooling solutions in several European countries. Previously, air conditioning was viewed as an unnecessary luxury by many Europeans. This cultural shift reflects a growing understanding of cooling as an essential need.

First report: The cooling crisis: How climate change forced air conditioning onto France's agenda — npr.org, 17d