Air conditioning unit on the roof of an industrial building
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As the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, there are warnings that they could be the hottest Olympics and Paralympics on record, surpassing the current dubious title-holder, Tokyo 2020, putting athletes at risk of heat exhaustion and even deadly heatstroke. In fact, the average temperature in Paris is Rose Temperatures have risen 1.8°C since the city last hosted the Olympic Games a century ago, and it’s easy to see why.
The organizers are aware of the risks and have decided to use energy-efficient system The pipes under the floor carry water for cooling…
Source: www.newscientist.com
