Global warming: France orders air-conditioned shops to close their doors - with fines if they leave them open

The French government is set to force all air-conditioned shops to close their doors and switch off illuminated advertising overnight, in a bid to cut energy use.

Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher says it's "absurd" that leaving doors open while the air conditioning is running can lead to 20% more energy consumption.

Businesses which break the ban, due to come into force in the next few days when Pannier-Runacher issues new decrees, will face a €750 fin

Note EU-Digest: Same should be done in other countries of Europe, and in America, where people are completely addicted to airconditioning. and In some areas even keep their car engine running with airconditioning full blast on, while they shop. We better all start taking global warming serious as the clock keeps ticking towards the final curtain,🇪🇺🇺🇸

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