Europe's June heatwave exposes low air conditioning adoption as temperatures hit record highs

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Europe is experiencing a severe June heatwave with temperatures reaching 39–41°C across France, Germany, Spain, and other countries, breaking multiple June records. The extreme heat has caused health incidents, power disruptions, school and tourist site closures, and business schedule adjustments. The article highlights Europe's historically low air conditioning adoption, with fans and portable AC units selling out rapidly, and contrasts this with China's widespread AC availability ("AC freedom").

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