Why Europe is still unsure on air conditioning despite record heatwaves | The Global Story

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A series of record-breaking heatwaves in Europe this summer has led to a surge in demand for air conditioning units. As Europeans search for a way to stay cool, attitudes and policies towards air conditioning have led to a heated political debate in France, which has baffled some Americans The Global Story's Tristan Redman explains to Sumi Somaskanda how air conditioning became part of the culture wars, and we ask Graihagh Jackson, the host of the BBC podcast The Climate Question, how bad AC actually is for the environment. You can watch episodes from The Climate Question here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4dlFahw2svjb6-aW_BVOn4x Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #heatwave #airconditioning 00:00 Introduction 01:29 US views on European air conditioning 02:15 Paris in a heatwave 05:00 A summer of heatwaves and political debate 07:12 Clash of European and US cul

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