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Zohran Mamdani's Air Conditioning Guidance Officially Ushers in NYC's 'Warmth of Collectivism' Era

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The New American

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· Jul 6, 2026

Libs’ Air-conditioning Hypocrisy: Cool Living for Me, Sweating for Thee

While elites enjoy cold AC, they hypocritically tell the rest of us to forgo it or use it sparingly. ... The post Libs’ Air-conditioning Hypocrisy: Cool Living for Me, Sweating for Thee appeared first on The New American.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mamdani ridiculed over mad AC plea to New Yorkers suffering in the middle of a brutal heatwave

Sky News host James Morrow discusses NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plea for New Yorkers to set their AC to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid the city facing an energy emergency in the middle of a heatwave. “I guess the people are getting the warm embrace of collectivism,” he said. “But this doesn’t sound like a lot of fun.”

Times of India

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· Jul 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani asks residents to 'set AC to 78 degrees'; MAGA says, 'This is socialism'

Zohran Mamdani asks residents to 'set AC to 78 degrees'; MAGA says, 'This is socialism'

National Post

lean right

· Jul 3, 2026

Geoff Russ: Europe’s irrational allergy to air conditioning

The so-called green transition is cooking them alive

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 6, 2026

Heat Wave Politics: GOP leaders deride calls to conserve

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Seeking to sow unity amid a pending heat crisis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaped a whirlwind of right-wing rage. Mamdani’s post on X on Wednesday urged New Yorkers [] The post Heat Wave Politics: GOP leaders deride calls to conserve appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Wired

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· Jul 9, 2026

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 27, 2026

From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning

Europe is beginning to embrace air conditioning, both practically and politically. The post From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Sky News - Business

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· Jun 25, 2026

Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Welcome To Communism!’: Mamdani Roasted For Heat Wave Instructions For New Yorkers

Far-Left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New York City residents and business owners to take on the heat wave in the name of collectivism, urging them to keep their thermostats set to a toasty 78 degrees. “New York: it’s hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. ...

Vogue

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mid-Heatwave, How Cool Can Korea’s Cooling Beauty Market Get?

Heat is no longer just a seasonal inconvenience. As rising temperatures reshape daily life, a new generation of cooling skincare products from Korea promises to improve comfort and provide relief amid growing appetite in the West.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 22, 2026

One in five homes have air conditioning as heatwaves increase

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

Smithsonian Magazine

center

· 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

The Japan Times

center

· Jul 2, 2026

France’s far right pledges 40 million air conditioners as heat turns political

Across Europe air conditioning is a new battleground as officials grapple with how to adapt aging infrastructure to debilitating heat as the climate changes.

CNN

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mamdani’s advice to New Yorkers ahead of heat dome

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging New Yorkers to stay cool and stay indoors as a heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to the city. He also gave a reminder to keep an eye out for tourists who may not be used to the sweltering heat.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar

In New York, the heat index is expected to reach 43°C, while in the suburbs it could even reach 46°C The post New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Daily Signal

lean right

· Jul 12, 2026

Government Incompetence in a Red State: When Columbus Shuts Off Your Water

That New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his embrace of Democratic Socialists would urge residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees wasn’t surprising. What was shocking, however, was that the city government of Columbus, in the red state of Ohio, would be causing utility issues for hundreds of customers. Incompetent city government is...

Fox News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mamdani gets roasted after telling sweltering New Yorkers to set ACs to 78 degrees: 'Commie'

Socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked backlash after telling New York City residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a heat wave.

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 []

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Do BN(O) migrants dream of air conditioning?

When I was still working from the South China Morning Post’s office in Hong Kong, I fought with my expat colleagues throughout the summer over control of the thermostat. There were basically two tribes. I generalise here a bit, but essentially the locals wanted it freezing, which admittedly was bad for the environment and rather excessive. The expats, however, wanted it just a few degrees lower than outside, which seemed to defeat the purpose of air conditioning. When my late boss Simon, who was...

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Aircon: the latest front in France’s culture wars

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

AllSides

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· Jun 27, 2026

Europe's War on Air Conditioning Is Getting More Absurd

One person who would have been astonished by the fight over air conditioning would have been Lee Kuan Yew, the man who more than any other individual steered Singapore to extraordinary success: Air conditioning was a most important invention for us, perhaps one of the signal inventions of history. It changed the nature of civilization by making development possible in the tropics. Without air conditioning you can work only in the cool early-morning hours or at dusk. The first thing I did upon becoming prime minister was to install air conditioners in buildings where the civil service worked. This was key to public efficiency...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

WHO predicts ‘more deadly weeks’ for Europe as severe heatwave develops again

WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge flags concerns over heat-health action plans following temperatures crossing 43 degrees in June 20-28 heatwave

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Heat waves in Europe drive surge in Turkish climate control exports

Extreme temperatures turn air conditioning from luxury to necessity across Europe, giving Turkish manufacturers a new market for high-efficiency and smart cooling systems, says sector representative

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani orders heat protections for outdoor workers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat, directing city agencies to develop new safeguards as temperatures rise. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #newyork #newyorkcity #mayor #zohranmamdani #heat 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South Africa Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Thermostat Directive Ignites Debate Amid Historic Heat Wave

NEW YORK – As a severe heat wave blankets the United States during the 250th Independence Day weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request for residents to set their thermostats to 78 degrees has become a flashpoint in the national conversation. During a recent television panel discussion, commentators Katie Zacharia and Elizabeth Pipko dismantled []

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 30, 2026

Europe’s Ideological War on Air Conditioning Takes an Increasingly Deadly Toll  

Europe’s ideological hostility towards air conditioning has become a global talking point after more than 1,300 excess deaths were linked to the heatwave sweeping the continent. Social media users ridiculed Europeans for rejecting a technology regarded elsewhere as an everyday necessity, while the crisis also exposed the damaging impact of progressive green policies on vulnerable groups. The post Europe’s Ideological War on Air Conditioning Takes an Increasingly Deadly Toll appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mayor Mamdani AC Mandate Backfires

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions after urging residents to keep their air conditioners set to 78 degrees or higher during a serious heat wave, while reports found that parts of City Hall and other municipal buildings were much cooler than that. The mayor’s message was meant to reduce pressure on the []

The Local Germany

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· Jun 30, 2026

Germany's aversion to air conditioning is melting in the heat

The debate around air conditioning in Germany was reignited by a record-breaking heatwave which showed that widespread access to cooling is a matter of public health and safety.

Utusan Malaysia

center

· Jul 6, 2026

KLCC laksana transformasi, perkukuh pasaran MICE

PETALING JAYA: Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC) memperkukuh kedudukannya sebagai destinasi utama mesyuarat, insentif, persidangan dan pameran (MICE) negara menerusi transformasi menyeluruh ruang sedia ada tanpa perlu menambah keluasan fizikal bangunan. Langkah strategik berteraskan konsep ‘Agile by Design, Sustainable by Choice’ itu memberi fokus kepada pengoptimuman ruang bagi mewujudkan persekitaran yang lebih fleksibel, moden dan ... Read more The post KLCC laksana transformasi, perkukuh pasaran MICE appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 10, 2026

Valley Officials Warn of Worsening Air Quality as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Air quality officials are urging Central Valley residents to take precautions as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures is ex...

RedState

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mamdani expands cooling centers, pool hours, outreach to help NYC cope with heat

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to stay out of the heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise into the 100s. Feels-like temperatures could rise as high as 112 degrees in the coming days, the mayor said, and ...

Hot Air

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· Jun 29, 2026

It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe

It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe

UN Watch

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· Jun 24, 2026

Hillel Neuer Exposes U.N. Bias at JNS International Policy Conference

From the main stage, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer addressed the 2026 JNS International Policy Conference, reaffirming UN Watch’s mission to confront antisemitism, defend human rights, and bring truth and accountability to the United Nations. Full Remarks: Friends, thank you for the very warm reception here in Jerusalem. I’m coming here from the [] The post Hillel Neuer Exposes U.N. Bias at JNS International Policy Conference appeared first on UN Watch.

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?

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Warmth of Collectivism Is Literal for Zohran Mamdani

The Warmth of Collectivism Is Literal for Zohran Mamdani

The i Paper

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· Jun 25, 2026

The step-by-step guide to getting air con fitted at home – and what it could cost

Considering installing air conditioning? Here's what you need to know, and what to avoid

Crooked Timber

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· Jul 10, 2026

Brief thoughts on aircon

Well, that was interesting. Some quick thoughts below the cut. So I’ve recently become much more aware of the Discourse about air conditioning that is common to much of northern Europe. There’s a lot of weirdness generally, but there are certain strains that pop up regularly. One is Left / green concern about emissions. Unlike []

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

ICIEC and ATFP deepen strategic partnership through comprehensive Islamic finance insurance framework

ICIEC and ATFP deepen strategic partnership through comprehensive Islamic finance insurance framework

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Korea, a culture of rooms

Korea, a culture of rooms

Medical Daily

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· Jul 7, 2026

New Jersey Heat Deaths Rise to 29, Three More New Yorkers Die as the Historic Wave Finally Breaks

NJ heat deaths rise to 29 across 10 counties, ages 30s to 80s. Three more New Yorkers died over the weekend. Most were found indoors without AC. Here's what that means.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sides

For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sides

B92.net

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· Jun 22, 2026

Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?

Professor Miloš Banjac from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering says that proper maintenance, correct temperature settings, and energy efficiency are essential for the healthy and rational use of air conditioning during increasingly hot summers.

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The New American

right

· Jul 6, 2026

Libs’ Air-conditioning Hypocrisy: Cool Living for Me, Sweating for Thee

While elites enjoy cold AC, they hypocritically tell the rest of us to forgo it or use it sparingly. ... The post Libs’ Air-conditioning Hypocrisy: Cool Living for Me, Sweating for Thee appeared first on The New American.

Sky News Australia

right

· Jul 3, 2026

Mamdani ridiculed over mad AC plea to New Yorkers suffering in the middle of a brutal heatwave

Sky News host James Morrow discusses NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plea for New Yorkers to set their AC to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid the city facing an energy emergency in the middle of a heatwave. “I guess the people are getting the warm embrace of collectivism,” he said. “But this doesn’t sound like a lot of fun.”

Times of India

lean right

· Jul 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani asks residents to 'set AC to 78 degrees'; MAGA says, 'This is socialism'

Zohran Mamdani asks residents to 'set AC to 78 degrees'; MAGA says, 'This is socialism'

National Post

lean right

· Jul 3, 2026

Geoff Russ: Europe’s irrational allergy to air conditioning

The so-called green transition is cooking them alive

San Antonio Current

left

· Jul 6, 2026

Heat Wave Politics: GOP leaders deride calls to conserve

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Seeking to sow unity amid a pending heat crisis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaped a whirlwind of right-wing rage. Mamdani’s post on X on Wednesday urged New Yorkers [] The post Heat Wave Politics: GOP leaders deride calls to conserve appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Wired

lean left

· Jul 9, 2026

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

Legal Insurrection

right

· Jun 27, 2026

From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning

Europe is beginning to embrace air conditioning, both practically and politically. The post From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Sky News - Business

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

The Daily Wire

right

· Jul 2, 2026

‘Welcome To Communism!’: Mamdani Roasted For Heat Wave Instructions For New Yorkers

Far-Left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New York City residents and business owners to take on the heat wave in the name of collectivism, urging them to keep their thermostats set to a toasty 78 degrees. “New York: it’s hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. ...

Vogue

left

· Jul 9, 2026

Mid-Heatwave, How Cool Can Korea’s Cooling Beauty Market Get?

Heat is no longer just a seasonal inconvenience. As rising temperatures reshape daily life, a new generation of cooling skincare products from Korea promises to improve comfort and provide relief amid growing appetite in the West.

DutchNews.nl

lean left

· Jun 22, 2026

One in five homes have air conditioning as heatwaves increase

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

Smithsonian Magazine

center

· 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

The Japan Times

center

· Jul 2, 2026

France’s far right pledges 40 million air conditioners as heat turns political

Across Europe air conditioning is a new battleground as officials grapple with how to adapt aging infrastructure to debilitating heat as the climate changes.

CNN

lean left

· Jun 30, 2026

Mamdani’s advice to New Yorkers ahead of heat dome

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging New Yorkers to stay cool and stay indoors as a heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to the city. He also gave a reminder to keep an eye out for tourists who may not be used to the sweltering heat.

Proto Thema - English

lean right

· Jul 2, 2026

New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar

In New York, the heat index is expected to reach 43°C, while in the suburbs it could even reach 46°C The post New Yorkers outraged at mayor’s request to set AC to 25.5°C as temperatures soar appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Daily Signal

lean right

· Jul 12, 2026

Government Incompetence in a Red State: When Columbus Shuts Off Your Water

That New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his embrace of Democratic Socialists would urge residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees wasn’t surprising. What was shocking, however, was that the city government of Columbus, in the red state of Ohio, would be causing utility issues for hundreds of customers. Incompetent city government is...

Fox News

right

· Jul 2, 2026

Mamdani gets roasted after telling sweltering New Yorkers to set ACs to 78 degrees: 'Commie'

Socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked backlash after telling New York City residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a heat wave.

The Tribune

center

· 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 []

South China Morning Post

lean left

· Jun 30, 2026

Do BN(O) migrants dream of air conditioning?

When I was still working from the South China Morning Post’s office in Hong Kong, I fought with my expat colleagues throughout the summer over control of the thermostat. There were basically two tribes. I generalise here a bit, but essentially the locals wanted it freezing, which admittedly was bad for the environment and rather excessive. The expats, however, wanted it just a few degrees lower than outside, which seemed to defeat the purpose of air conditioning. When my late boss Simon, who was...

Financial Times

center

· Jun 24, 2026

Aircon: the latest front in France’s culture wars

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

AllSides

center

· Jun 27, 2026

Europe's War on Air Conditioning Is Getting More Absurd

One person who would have been astonished by the fight over air conditioning would have been Lee Kuan Yew, the man who more than any other individual steered Singapore to extraordinary success: Air conditioning was a most important invention for us, perhaps one of the signal inventions of history. It changed the nature of civilization by making development possible in the tropics. Without air conditioning you can work only in the cool early-morning hours or at dusk. The first thing I did upon becoming prime minister was to install air conditioners in buildings where the civil service worked. This was key to public efficiency...

Hindustan Times

lean left

· Jul 7, 2026

WHO predicts ‘more deadly weeks’ for Europe as severe heatwave develops again

WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge flags concerns over heat-health action plans following temperatures crossing 43 degrees in June 20-28 heatwave

Anadolu Agency

right

· Jul 2, 2026

Heat waves in Europe drive surge in Turkish climate control exports

Extreme temperatures turn air conditioning from luxury to necessity across Europe, giving Turkish manufacturers a new market for high-efficiency and smart cooling systems, says sector representative

Reuters

center

· Jun 23, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani orders heat protections for outdoor workers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat, directing city agencies to develop new safeguards as temperatures rise. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #newyork #newyorkcity #mayor #zohranmamdani #heat 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South Africa Today

right

· Jul 3, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Thermostat Directive Ignites Debate Amid Historic Heat Wave

NEW YORK – As a severe heat wave blankets the United States during the 250th Independence Day weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request for residents to set their thermostats to 78 degrees has become a flashpoint in the national conversation. During a recent television panel discussion, commentators Katie Zacharia and Elizabeth Pipko dismantled []

Hungarian Conservative

right

· Jun 30, 2026

Europe’s Ideological War on Air Conditioning Takes an Increasingly Deadly Toll  

Europe’s ideological hostility towards air conditioning has become a global talking point after more than 1,300 excess deaths were linked to the heatwave sweeping the continent. Social media users ridiculed Europeans for rejecting a technology regarded elsewhere as an everyday necessity, while the crisis also exposed the damaging impact of progressive green policies on vulnerable groups. The post Europe’s Ideological War on Air Conditioning Takes an Increasingly Deadly Toll appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Independent Journal Review

right

· Jul 7, 2026

Mayor Mamdani AC Mandate Backfires

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions after urging residents to keep their air conditioners set to 78 degrees or higher during a serious heat wave, while reports found that parts of City Hall and other municipal buildings were much cooler than that. The mayor’s message was meant to reduce pressure on the []

The Local Germany

lean left

· Jun 30, 2026

Germany's aversion to air conditioning is melting in the heat

The debate around air conditioning in Germany was reignited by a record-breaking heatwave which showed that widespread access to cooling is a matter of public health and safety.

Utusan Malaysia

center

· Jul 6, 2026

KLCC laksana transformasi, perkukuh pasaran MICE

PETALING JAYA: Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC) memperkukuh kedudukannya sebagai destinasi utama mesyuarat, insentif, persidangan dan pameran (MICE) negara menerusi transformasi menyeluruh ruang sedia ada tanpa perlu menambah keluasan fizikal bangunan. Langkah strategik berteraskan konsep ‘Agile by Design, Sustainable by Choice’ itu memberi fokus kepada pengoptimuman ruang bagi mewujudkan persekitaran yang lebih fleksibel, moden dan ... Read more The post KLCC laksana transformasi, perkukuh pasaran MICE appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

KMJNow – Fresno

right

· Jul 10, 2026

Valley Officials Warn of Worsening Air Quality as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Air quality officials are urging Central Valley residents to take precautions as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures is ex...

RedState

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

Mayor Mamdani Orders NYC to Sweat at 78 Degrees — While His Own City Hall Was HOW Cold?

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mamdani expands cooling centers, pool hours, outreach to help NYC cope with heat

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to stay out of the heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise into the 100s. Feels-like temperatures could rise as high as 112 degrees in the coming days, the mayor said, and ...

Hot Air

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· Jun 29, 2026

It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe

It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe

UN Watch

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· Jun 24, 2026

Hillel Neuer Exposes U.N. Bias at JNS International Policy Conference

From the main stage, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer addressed the 2026 JNS International Policy Conference, reaffirming UN Watch’s mission to confront antisemitism, defend human rights, and bring truth and accountability to the United Nations. Full Remarks: Friends, thank you for the very warm reception here in Jerusalem. I’m coming here from the [] The post Hillel Neuer Exposes U.N. Bias at JNS International Policy Conference appeared first on UN Watch.

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?

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Warmth of Collectivism Is Literal for Zohran Mamdani

The Warmth of Collectivism Is Literal for Zohran Mamdani

The i Paper

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· Jun 25, 2026

The step-by-step guide to getting air con fitted at home – and what it could cost

Considering installing air conditioning? Here's what you need to know, and what to avoid

Crooked Timber

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· Jul 10, 2026

Brief thoughts on aircon

Well, that was interesting. Some quick thoughts below the cut. So I’ve recently become much more aware of the Discourse about air conditioning that is common to much of northern Europe. There’s a lot of weirdness generally, but there are certain strains that pop up regularly. One is Left / green concern about emissions. Unlike []

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· Jun 22, 2026

ICIEC and ATFP deepen strategic partnership through comprehensive Islamic finance insurance framework

ICIEC and ATFP deepen strategic partnership through comprehensive Islamic finance insurance framework

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Korea, a culture of rooms

Korea, a culture of rooms

Medical Daily

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· Jul 7, 2026

New Jersey Heat Deaths Rise to 29, Three More New Yorkers Die as the Historic Wave Finally Breaks

NJ heat deaths rise to 29 across 10 counties, ages 30s to 80s. Three more New Yorkers died over the weekend. Most were found indoors without AC. Here's what that means.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sides

For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sides

B92.net

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· Jun 22, 2026

Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?

Professor Miloš Banjac from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering says that proper maintenance, correct temperature settings, and energy efficiency are essential for the healthy and rational use of air conditioning during increasingly hot summers.

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