02 Jul 2026
How Paris is harnessing the Seine to replace air-con and reduce urban heat islands
Image description: The Eiffel tower can be seen in the background of the River Seine. Photo by Grant Van Cleemput on Unsplash How the system works Paris operates one of the world’s largest district cooling networks, comprising 120km of underground pipes that distribute chilled water drawn from the Seine to over 600 buildings, including hospitals, schools, museums, […]