Global warming reduces affordable stays in Paris

The article addresses the impact of global warming on student and low-income housing in Paris, particularly rooms converted from service quarters in historic Haussmann-style buildings. These spaces have become uninhabitable due to extreme heat and poor ventilation, with interior temperatures sometimes exceeding outside temperatures by more than 10 degrees Celsius. Many residents, often living in mere 9-square-meter spaces they've occupied for decades, face increasing heat-related risks as temperatures continue to rise—especially in the uninsulated upper floors. Rising housing costs and increased hardship are squeezing students and poor migrants, threatening the sustainability of this form of accommodation, which has become unsafe and now requires intervention to refurbish buildings while preserving the city's historic character. Studies suggest that these dwellings could soon be deemed illegal due to health and economic risks, prompting experts and policymakers to seek solutions for adapting these buildings to climate change.

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