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European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this topic is available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN, which has reported on the issue of heat waves in Europe and the rarity of air conditioning in homes.
European summers have become increasingly hot, with heat waves occurring more frequently. This has left many people struggling to cope with the high temperatures. In Europe, air conditioning is not commonly found in homes, offering little relief from the heat.
Residents are having to adapt to the rising temperatures. Further information on this topic is available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN, which has reported on the issue of heat waves in Europe and the rarity of air conditioning in homes.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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