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AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says

Euronews Monday 29 June 2026, 14:11 UTC 1 min read
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AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said governments should provide "temporary measures" such as cooling centres during heatwaves. High air conditioning use is "already jeopardising" the EU's energy capacity, she said.

Video. AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said governments should provide "temporary measures" such as cooling centres during heatwaves. High air conditioning use is "already jeopardising" the EU's energy capacity, she said.
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