Swiss Re Warns of Chronic Heat Risk in Europe Due to Low AC Adoption

Fortune · first seen 11.08.2026

Swiss Re's research arm has warned that Europe faces chronic heat risks due to inadequate infrastructure, noting that only about 20% of European households currently have air conditioning.

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