EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave
Summary
The European Union said it will not take a position on whether people should use air conditioning during Europe’s record heatwave. The debate is political in some countries like France, where leaders strongly disagree about its environmental impact and use.Key Facts
- The EU said it will not tell people if they should install air conditioning in their homes.
- Air conditioning is less common in Europe than in other parts of the world, with around 20% of homes having it.
- The heatwave across Europe is causing more people to buy air conditioners, especially in older buildings that are not well insulated.
- Some political leaders in France support wider air conditioning use, while others say it worsens environmental problems.
- Critics say air conditioning uses a lot of energy and can increase local outdoor temperatures in cities.
- The environmental effect depends on how the electricity to run air conditioning is produced.
- The EU is working on housing policies that include energy efficiency and climate measures but will not control personal decisions on cooling.
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