Europe faces urgent air conditioning debate as temperatures hit 41.7C
Europe's air conditioning debate intensified as temperatures soared to 41.7C (107F) in Brandenburg on Sunday. Health experts emphasize the need for air conditioning in vulnerable areas, while political divisions grow over its adoption, with the far-right AfD criticizing climate policies. Over 200,000 heat-related deaths occurred in Europe in the past four years, prompting urgent calls for change.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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