France: Air conditioning demand surges during early heatwave

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France: Air conditioning demand surges during early heatwave France

Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 12:14

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More French households are turning to air conditioning as heatwaves become more frequent, despite traditionally low adoption rates compared with countries like the United States or Japan. Rising temperatures are driving demand, but many people remain concerned about the environmental impact and the added cost of cooling their homes.

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