• bassad@jlai.lu
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    11 hours ago

    come on, most of the world have worst temperatures and no AC

    edit : yes you are right and it is a problem. But I do not know if AC everywhere is the solution. Building viable living spaces and changing our way of life probably is.

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      11 hours ago

      https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152766

      “In the European region, heat stress is the leading cause of climate-related death in the region,” he said. “Temperature extremes such as those we’re experiencing at the moment are really exacerbating chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, respiratory and cerebro-vascular diseases, mental health and diabetes-related conditions. The extreme heat that we’re experiencing is a particular problem for elderly people, especially those living alone. It can also place an additional burden on pregnant women.”

      On 22 July 2024, the daily global average temperature reached a new record high of 17.16°C, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. On 23 July, the preliminary value was 17.15°C. On 21 July, the temperature record was 17.09°C. All three days were warmer than the previous record of 17.08°C, set only last year on 6 July 2023.

      This is a real and growing problem. Stop sticking your head in the sand.

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        11 hours ago

        Yes sorry I was just snarky because finally AC globally still heats the world, so to keep our elders alive let’s burn the world’s babies