Paris Deputy Mayor Blames US Emissions for 104F French Heat Wave as AC Gap Draws Fire
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 29
Paris Deputy Mayor Blames US Emissions for 104F French Heat Wave as AC Gap Draws Fire
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 29
Summary
Audrey Pulvar used an Instagram post to accuse the United States of bearing major responsibility for France's deadly heat wave, saying heavy US air-conditioning use and emissions worsened global warming.
104F temperatures hit Paris during the week, and Pulvar argued Paris's lower-AC model is part of its climate response, contrasting Europe's roughly 20% AC usage with 88% in the United States.
48 people in France have drowned while trying to cool off outside designated swimming areas, as authorities deployed thousands of emergency workers, curbed public drinking and restricted large gatherings.
Paris also cut hours at major tourist sites including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, underscoring how the heat wave has disrupted daily life as well as fueling a transatlantic climate blame dispute.