Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day (opens original article in a new tab)

France faces political debate over air conditioning as record heat forces reconsideration of its low adoption rate, with environmentalists and politicians shifting perspectives.

• France's political parties debate air conditioning due to record heat
• Only 25% of French households have air conditioning, compared to 50% in Spain and Italy
• Environmentalists previously opposed air conditioning but now acknowledge its necessity due to climate change