French residents increasingly adopt air conditioning during heatwaves
Rising temperatures and poorly insulated buildings are prompting more people in France to break with tradition and install air conditioning systems, according to The Local.
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As Europe experiences a significant heatwave, millions of people living in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes across France are facing intense conditions. The Local reports that, in response to these rising temperatures, a growing number of French residents are moving away from a traditional cultural aversion to artificial cooling. Many citizens are now opting to install air conditioning units to mitigate the impact of the sweltering weather within their homes and essential public buildings.
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