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Record heatwaves has driven a surge in demand for portable fans and air conditioning across Europe, shifting consumer habits and political debate. Sales of handheld fans and AC units have jumped, premium gadgets have become status items, and UK parties and advisers are pushing building-rule changes and passive cooling as alternatives.
Independent and Ecologist reports show households embracing heat pumps alongside flexible grid policies. Homeowners cite lower bills and better integration with solar and storage, while debates persist about data centres’ diesel backups in the US.