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appalachiablue

(44,336 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2026, 12:29 AM 21 hrs ago

🇲🇫 France, Hundreds of People Scramble To Buy Air Conditioners in Stores Before Next Heatwave [View all]

Residents scramble in retail stores to get their hands on bargain air cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital. France24, July 2, 2026. ☀️ More Below...

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🇲🇫 France, Hundreds of People Scramble To Buy Air Conditioners in Stores Before Next Heatwave [View all] appalachiablue 21 hrs ago OP

Spain and France Face More Heat, July 2, 2026, The Guardian appalachiablue 21 hrs ago #1

But how many of them can afford the electricity?!? BigmanPigman 19 hrs ago #2

Dunno, its a racket. Lives at stake, people need relief, maybe govt help w the bill. This cant continue. appalachiablue 19 hrs ago #3

Yes, it CAN'T continue. BigmanPigman 19 hrs ago #4

For real, rocky years ahead. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue 19 hrs ago #5

They should make us of public spaces that are air conditioned bucolic_frolic 14 hrs ago #6

Good points, & the misery will continue unless action is taken pronto. Thanks for the post. appalachiablue 5 hrs ago #7