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Europe’s baking under record heat, sparking a frantic rush for air conditioners—and a global reckoning over who gets to cool down. As temperatures soar and scientists warn that two-thirds of homes could need AC by 2050, the environmental cost is staggering: AC already emits more than aviation, and demand could triple. But innovation is rising—solid-state cooling, refrigerant-free tech, and chilled river systems offer greener alternatives. The real challenge? Scaling these solutions while prioritizing passive cooling and ensuring equity in a hotter, more divided world.

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