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One in five homes have air conditioning as heatwaves increase

DutchNews.nl

DutchNews.nl

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June 22, 2026

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Around one-fifth of households in the Netherlands has air conditioning installed as people deal with the prospect of warmer summers...

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How other outlets are covering this story

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CBC News

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· Sep 18, 2025

Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 9, 2026

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

To cool or not to cool: French politicians draw battle lines over aircon

As heatwave intensifies, far-right champions air conditioning while the left calls for renovations and green spaces

The Tribune

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· Jul 4, 2026

Cooling divide emerging as air conditioning deepens climate inequality in the UK, study finds

For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing []

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Too Hot for Art? Some Paris Museums and Landmarks Close or Reduce Hours Amid a Record Heat Wave in Europe

Meanwhile, other institutions offer their air-conditioned spaces as a way for residents and tourists to beat the heat

Digital Trends

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why Window-Mounted Fresh Air Systems Are Gaining Attention Among Renters 

As modern homes become more sealed and indoor living becomes more intensive, healthy air is becoming a practical home comfort issue rather than a niche wellness concern. With remote work keeping more residents indoors for extended stretches, heightened focus on indoor air cleanliness has intensified amid seasonal pollen surges, wildfire haze and other outdoor contaminants. In response, a growing []

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Related coverage for "One in five homes have air conditioning as heatwaves increase": CBC News — Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you. BBC News - Business — How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?. Financial Times — To cool or not to cool: French politicians draw battle lines over aircon . The Tribune — Cooling divide emerging as air conditioning deepens climate inequality in the UK, study finds. Smithsonian Magazine — Too Hot for Art? Some Paris Museums and Landmarks Close or Reduce Hours Amid a Record Heat Wave in Europe. Digital Trends — Why Window-Mounted Fresh Air Systems Are Gaining Attention Among Renters