Heatwave: How to cool homes without air conditioning
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In France, 42% of homes are "thermal boilers," according to an estimate by the Foundation for Housing the Disadvantaged. Antonio Diaz / Getty Images
With record temperatures in some regions of France, the temptation to install air conditioning is great. But air conditioning isn't without its effects, particularly as it contributes to the warming of urban areas. La Croix has reviewed the alternative solutions.
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I subscribeWith every heatwave, tips for cooling off are popping up on YouTube and social media. For example, you can take a survival blanket and tape it to the outside of your windows (gold side inward). This won't replace air conditioning, but it will slow down the sun's rays and limit the rise in temperature. You can also soak a sheet in water and hang it in front of an open window. This can provide a slight cooling effect, provided there's a draft.
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