"프랑스 냉방기기 판매 1,000배 늘어"...에어컨 찬반 논쟁도 가열 / YTN

Massive Power Outage Due to Transformer Failure… Over 100,000 Households Affected Far-Right Party Pledges "Massive Air Conditioner Installation if Governed" Left-wing Camp Counters, "Concerns Over Worsening Climate Crisis… Must Be Minimized" [Anchor] As the worst heatwave in history sweeps across Europe, including France, casualties are mounting. In France, sales of cooling appliances have surged a thousandfold, and the political debate surrounding large-scale air conditioner installations is also heating up. Reporter Yoo Tu-kwon reports. [Reporter] Appliance stores in Paris were bustling with activity from early morning. Unable to endure the deadly heat that continues into the night, citizens have set out to purchase fans or air conditioners. [Paris Citizen: I came in a rush. I couldn't even have coffee this morning, so I ran here to buy a fan or an air conditioner. But there are none left.] Carrefour, a major retailer, announced that it sold over 30,000 cooling units across France on the 22nd alone. Sales have increased a thousandfold compared to usual. To make matters worse, a massive power outage centered in the northwest has caused hardship for over 100,000 households. In political circles, the long-standing debate surrounding air conditioners is heating up. The far-right party, currently leading in opinion polls, has promised large-scale air conditioner installations, highlighting the loss of life caused by the heatwave. However, the opposing camp is calling for a cautious approach, arguing that excessive air conditioner use ultimately exacerbates the climate crisis. The urban structure, with its dense concentration of old buildings, also acts as a practical limitation. Aside from the recent increase in air conditioner installations, 78% of the French public still hold a negative perception, evaluating air conditioners as not being eco-friendly. [Parisian: I try to open windows, close curtains, and ventilate. Those small actions help the planet.] With global warming having crossed a critical threshold, many climate experts are warning of even more extreme heatwaves. Consequently, Europe is also deepening its concerns regarding the search for long-term survival strategies. This is Yoo Tu-kwon from YTN. Video Editing: Seo Young-mi YTN Yoo Tu-kwon ([email protected]) ※ 'Your tip becomes news' [KakaoTalk] Search for YTN and add the channel [Phone] 02-398-8585 [Email] [email protected] ▶ Original Article: https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0104_202606... ▶ Send a Tip: https://mj.ytn.co.kr/mj/mj_write.php ▣ Subscribe to YTN YouTube Channel: http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ ⓒ YTN Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited.