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air conditioning units
Coverage of air conditioning units in the Nexus archive.
- From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up
Europe's air conditioning culture wars have intensified as record heatwaves spark political debates. In Germany, Mario, a 65-year-old retired handyman, installed an air conditioning unit after a 2021 heatwave, reflecting the 6% of German homes with fixed AC amid rising temperatures.
- UK heatwave triggers price rises for items such as hot tubs and air conditioning units
A UK heatwave has caused significant price increases for seasonal items like inflatable hot tubs and air conditioning units, with some products nearly doubling in cost within a week. The Guardian's analysis found six of 11 items reached their highest prices in three months, including a Bestway hot tub rising from £160 to £299.