Europe May Never Be Cool, but It Can Be Air Conditioned The continent’s political class needs to get over its aversion to life-saving technology. Reason · Jul 6
Paris Deputy Mayor Blames Americans For Europe’s Climate Crisis As Heat Wave Casualty Toll Reaches 1,300 Paris deputy mayor blamed Americans for Europe’s heat wave, igniting a fierce climate responsibility debate. Bored Panda · Jul 1
Degrees of denial: Paris blames US for climate change in heated exchange A transatlantic debate ignites as Paris blames America's heavy air conditioning use for contributing to Europe's heatwave deaths. While the US mocks France's lack of AC, experts highlight America's significant emissions. The article contrasts this with the US's own struggles with extreme heat and a dismissive attitude towards climate science,… The Times of India · Jul 1
'Don't want to look like America': 5 reasons why Europe is against air conditioners despite melting summers As Europe reels under increasingly intense heat waves with temperatures crossing 40 degrees, one question continues to puzzle visitors from warmer parts of the world -- Why are so many homes, schools and even hospitals still without air conditioning? The Times of India · Jul 1
Paris deputy mayor blames America for ‘consequences’ France is facing, demands American media to quit ‘the lecture’ "You bear a significant amount of responsibility." We Got This Covered · Jun 30
Why a French politician is blaming the US for country’s deadly heatwave IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
Paris Official Blames US for Europe's Killer Heatwave, Citing America's Carbon Emissions and AC Culture A Paris official blames US emissions and air conditioning for Europe's deadly heatwave, as climate change's role in France results in 1,300 excess deaths since June. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
French politician says US bears ‘significant responsibility’ for European heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths Audrey Pulvar said it was ‘so rich’ of American journalists to complain about France’s lack of air conditioning due to its high emissions The Independent UK · Jun 30