air-conditioning
Coverage of air-conditioning in the Nexus archive.
- Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?
Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, prompting discussions about resolving the AC culture wars through advances in environmentally friendly technology.
- America learned long ago that air-conditioning saves lives. Why does Europe remain so stubborn about it?
America's use of air-conditioning is credited with saving lives during heat waves, while Europe resists adopting similar measures. The article criticizes Europe's stubbornness, arguing ideology is prioritized over scientific evidence.
- France’s Air Conditioning Failure
France faces a crisis as a historic heat wave exposes the country's lack of air conditioning, with the government opposing AC as a 'maladaptation' to climate change. Despite rising demand and inefficient solutions, the far right is leveraging the issue politically, while citizens struggle with extreme heat.
- EU Commission HQ forced to shut down air-conditioning amid heatwave
The European Commission's headquarters in the Berlaymont building shut down its air-conditioning system during a heatwave, affecting floors 1-7. Staff on lower floors criticized the decision, as upper floors housing commissioners retained cooling, while the heatwave highlighted Europe's limited AC infrastructure.