Is air conditioning a luxury—or a necessity?

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The weekend was hot! But we're not just seeing extreme heat here. This summer has brought unprecedented heat waves across parts of the United States, Asia and Europe. Canada has long required minimum indoor temperatures in winter. Is it time to consider maximum-temperature standards to protect people living in dangerously hot apartments during heat waves? André Picard, health reporter and columnist with The Globe and Mail, joins Tamara to make the case for better protecting renters from extreme heat.
15 Jul 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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