[자막뉴스] "에어컨 사러 오픈런" 난리 난 프랑스...살인 폭염에 '냉방' 논쟁

Appliance stores in Paris were bustling with activity from early morning. Unable to endure the deadly heat that persists into the night, citizens rushed out to purchase fans or air conditioners. [Parisian 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 volume increased a thousandfold compared to usual. To make matters worse, a massive power outage occurred, primarily in the northwest, leaving over 100,000 households suffering. In political circles, the long-standing debate surrounding air conditioners is heating up. The far-right party, currently leading in opinion polls, highlighted the loss of life caused by the heatwave and promised large-scale air conditioner installations. However, the opposing camp is calling for a cautious approach, arguing that excessive air conditioner use ultimately exacerbates the climate crisis. The urban structure, characterized by a dense concentration of old buildings, also acts as a realistic 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. These small actions help the planet.] With global warming having crossed a critical threshold, many climate experts are warning of increasingly extreme heatwaves. Consequently, Europe is grappling with finding long-term survival strategies. This is Yoo Tu-kwon from YTN. Video Editing | Seo Young-mi Subtitle News | Ko Hyun-ju ※ 'Your tip becomes news' [KakaoTalk] Search for YTN and add the channel [Phone] 02-398-8585 [Email] [email protected] [Copyright (c) YTN. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited.]