💬 Opinion Jun 29, 2026 · Phineas Harper

Not just for rich people: the progressive case for air conditioning | Phineas Harper

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Not just for rich people: the progressive case for air conditioning | Phineas Harper
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Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptationAs Britain reels from Europe’s worst ever heatwave, many households are, for the first time, seriously considering air conditioning. Leftists have often been critical of AC, pointing out that there are cheaper, more ecological ways to combat severe heat. But with decades of underinvestment leaving the UK dismally unprepared to hand

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