The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games aims to halve CO2 emissions compared to the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics. To achieve this goal,One of the measures taken by the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee this summer is to create an athletes village without air conditioning.However, the decision not to install air-conditioning in the Paris Olympic Village cannot be recognized by all countries. At present, many countries have stated that they will bring their own air-conditioning to Paris to compete.
The Greek delegation said it will provide its own portable air conditioners during the Paris Olympics; Australia and Ireland also plan to provide air conditioners to athletes.
It is understood that the climate in continental Europe is generally mild. The average summer temperature is only over 20 degrees, and temperatures exceeding 30 degrees are relatively rare. There is only less than one hot period in the year.
However, this year's Paris Olympics will open on July 26, 2024, and end on August 11, covering the hottest period in Europe. Extreme heat waves have occurred frequently in recent years. There is currently no definite answer to whether air conditioning is needed during this year's Olympics.
In addition, the lack of enthusiasm for air conditioning during the Paris Olympics is also related to Europe's unique geography and consumption patterns.
Europe has a mild climate, less extreme hot weather, and low demand for air conditioning;At the same time, the sales and installation costs of air conditioners are very high.
For example, for a 100-square-meter house in France, the installation cost of air conditioning reaches US$10,000, which is several times more expensive than air conditioning.
Therefore, Europeans are not interested in air conditioning, especially in the Olympic Village where they do not live for a long time, and their willingness to install air conditioning is even lower.