Paris expands district cooling network using chilled Seine River water to reduce air-conditioning demand

City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units As heatwaves intensify across Europe, most cities are reaching for a familiar fix of more air conditioning.

First covered Jun 25, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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45d Guardian Environment ‘Kind of miracle solution’: How Paris is harnessing the Seine to replace air-con — City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units As heatwaves intensify across…

Appeared in: 2026-06-26 (#9)

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