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Paris Taps the River Seine for a Brilliant, AC-Free Way to Cool the City

The Optimist Daily
Paris Taps the River Seine for a Brilliant, AC-Free Way to Cool the City

Photo: Léonard Cotte / Unsplash

By utilizing a subterranean network that harnesses the naturally chilled waters of the Seine, Paris is sustainably cooling thousands of buildings. This innovative system bypasses traditional air conditioning, preventing the excess heat emissions that typically warm up city streets during hot summer days.

By utilizing a subterranean network that harnesses the naturally chilled waters of the Seine, Paris is sustainably cooling thousands of buildings. This innovative system bypasses traditional air conditioning, preventing the excess heat emissions that typically warm up city streets during hot summer days.

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