How Europe's Heatwave Is Proving Americans Right About Air Conditioning Europe's hottest June on record has sparked a shift in attitude towards air conditioning.
For decades, Europeans viewed AC as an indulgence, while Americans saw it as essential. But with temperatures soaring and heatwaves becoming more frequent, even the most ardent opponents are reevaluating their stance.
The recent heatwave has claimed thousands of lives across Europe, and experts warn that excess deaths will continue to rise exponentially.