# Survey finds air-conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in five European nations

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-24 05:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/24/air-conditioning-higher-priority-than-lowering-emissions-europeans-poll

> A survey found that in five major European countries, including the UK, more people favour encouraging air-conditioning use to reduce heatwave harms than prioritising cuts in carbon emissions. Most respondents supported standard installation in new homes and easier approvals, while cost was the main reason people lacked air conditioning. Experts also backed longer-term measures such as shade and insulation.