The Italian Heat Wave Conundrum: Air Conditioning's Bittersweet Victory Italy has been sweltering through its hottest summer on record.
For generations, Italians have resisted air conditioning as a threat to their health. But with temperatures soaring, the once maligned technology has become an unlikely savior for many.
Domenico Rizzo, a Sicilian baker, exemplifies this shift. He initially installed air conditioning in his bakery three years ago only to dehumidify rather than cool the space.