Europe sees resistance to air conditioning amid heat deaths
By The BriefBrief
European officials and experts say air conditioning is not a long-term solution as heat waves drive excess deaths.
WHO:Ine Vandecasteele, European Environment Agency; Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization
WHAT:Urban adaptation expert says installing more air conditioning can increase environmental warming, despite short-term help.
WHEN:Jun 30, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
WHERE:Europe
WHY:Europe is experiencing deadly heat waves and heat-related excess deaths, and air conditioning is viewed as an inadequate long-term response because it emits additional heat.
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