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France divided over air conditioning response to heatwave
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: France’s record heatwave is sparking debate over whether air conditioning should be provided widely.
WHO: France
WHAT: Debate over providing air conditioning for all during a record-breaking heatwave
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Temperatures reached the hottest night on record, prompting disagreement over how to respond.
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