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Paris Roofs Heat Up: City Faces Climate Crisis
9/13/2025
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- Paris's blue-gray zinc rooftops are struggling with rising temperatures, often exceeding 158°F (70°C) during heat waves.
- Deputy Mayor Dan Lert warns that top-floor apartments may become uninhabitable.
- He emphasizes the need for the city to adapt to climate change.
- Strict heritage rules protect 97% of these roofs, limiting potential changes.
- The Ministry of Culture opposes modifications, resisting requests to reduce heat absorption.
