Europe Confronts Air-Conditioning Debate Amid Rising Heat Waves
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As Europe faces increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves, air conditioning use is rapidly rising, transforming from a luxury to a necessity, which strains power grids and raises environmental concerns. Countries are adapting infrastructure and policies to manage the surge in cooling demand while balancing sustainability and energy security.
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