Paris official blames Americans and their air conditioning for Europe heat wave that has killed 1,300 people
Key Points:
- Audrey Pulvar, deputy mayor of Paris for international relations, blamed Americans and US air conditioning for the record-breaking heat wave in Europe causing over 1,300 deaths.
- Pulvar responded to US tourists mocking France for the lack of air conditioning amid 104-degree temperatures by highlighting America’s role as the second-largest greenhouse gas emitter.
- She criticized American cities for being heavily air-conditioned, implying this contributes significantly to global warming and its effects in France.
- Pulvar urged Americans to stop criticizing France and instead take responsibility and action to reduce their environmental impact.