Heated debate: When air conditioning became political in France

During a historic French heatwave that claimed thousands of lives, tens of millions endured extreme temperatures. An unexpected question dominated debate: air conditioning. Rare in French homes, this simple technology became politically charged, sometimes sparking outrageous rhetoric. According to France 24's media show Scoop, Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe and Tech Editor Peter O'Brien examine how a climate crisis became a battleground over comfort and infrastructure.

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