France is rethinking its long-standing resistance to air conditioning. According to the BBC, the country has just recorded its hottest day on record, forcing a cultural and political debate over cooling technology that many French have historically resisted. The tension reflects a broader question: how do nations balance environmental values with the immediate need to adapt to extreme heat?

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