Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar (opens original article in a new tab)

Europe faces an unprecedented heatwave with record temperatures, leading to a surge in air conditioner sales and widespread health alerts across multiple countries.

• Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 41°C in some regions
• Air conditioner and fan sales surge dramatically across France, with some retailers reporting a thousandfold increase in sales
• Scientific study attributes the heatwave to human-induced climate change, stating temperatures would be 2-4°C cooler without it
• Heatwave extends to eastern Europe, with Poland, Croatia, and Hungary issuing high-level heat warnings