Air conditioners are not the best for the planet long term, but Europeans may need to care a bit more about themselves in the short term and start installing more of them.
True but climate change has made Canada very hot the past few years. I live in the west where we had a heat dome in 2021 that reached nearly 50C and burned down an entire town.
The capital of Northwest Territories is currently on full evacuation from wildfires.
Believe me, I know. I spend a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest so I’ve felt heat without AC. In just explaining why homes have traditionally not had AC.
(BC Lower Mainland) I installed a heat pump in my main living area last year and by god it has been my best investment in years. Hydro bill dropped and I’m very comfortable all year round. Can’t believe how long I put up with not owning one.
88% of Americans have AC? Because here in Canada it also feels like 20%, if not lower.
Canada is of a similar latitude to Europe so it’s cooler.
True but climate change has made Canada very hot the past few years. I live in the west where we had a heat dome in 2021 that reached nearly 50C and burned down an entire town.
The capital of Northwest Territories is currently on full evacuation from wildfires.
Believe me, I know. I spend a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest so I’ve felt heat without AC. In just explaining why homes have traditionally not had AC.
Are you on your 43rd consecutive day over 100°
(BC Lower Mainland) I installed a heat pump in my main living area last year and by god it has been my best investment in years. Hydro bill dropped and I’m very comfortable all year round. Can’t believe how long I put up with not owning one.