PARIS: As Europe's heatwave leaves millions sweltering in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes, more French people are breaking with tradition to turn to air conditioning.Many in France believe cooling systems are bad for the environment.But with scientists saying climate change is

France on Wednesday (Jun 24) experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather service said.

With increasingly frequent hot spells in France, cooling units are starting to fly off shelves. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.