Comment by sdeframond
1 day ago
We can install adjustable shades and ceiling fans. Cheap and efficient. It practically pays for itself in saved energy bills if we decide to add an aircon anyway. Plus the saved energy saves carbon emissions too.
We can update building regulations so that new building are better.
We can plant trees. It brings shade in summer but lets sun through in winter.
We can stop taking the plane.
I mean, there really are tons of things to do!
The one thing I want is for everyone to tick the box on their power company's website that says "only give me electricity from renewables".
If everyone does this, hopefully the problem will be fixed quickly, plus you can enjoy all the guilt-free AC you want!
It's 38 degrees this Wednesday again, and you're talking ceiling fans. This is just ridiculously out of touch.
For the record, I live on a rooftop and it will indeed be 38C this Wednesday at home (Grenoble, France, not a fresh place). No AC, fans, shutters, some shadow and, admittedly, some sweat.
I know I will need an AC one of those years but for now this is fine for home working.