Post #3071170

2026-05-28 08:07 UTC

People in the UK don't use AC - and shame those who do, even in extreme heatwave (and people have died bcos of it, esp elderlies) just bcos it's bad for the environment? Wow. I'm genuinely amazed lol (and worried at the same time). That's pretty unthinkable for someone who lives in AC (almost) 24/7. Shame on me, I guess.

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@ErikBussink@vmst.io 2026-05-28 11:14

@irfan@sakurajima.social i use a portable (on wheels) AC as its powered by the solar power station behind 5x Solar panels during the June-August months.

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@ErikBussink@vmst.io 2026-05-28 11:11

@irfan@sakurajima.social AC is not the default in residential houses across Europe, it’s the exception. UK, Ireland, Germany, the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland), the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and the Baltic states. Even in warmer countries like France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, AC is far from the default in homes it’s more common in the south and in commercial spaces. I remember holidays in south of france (rented accomodations) where we went each afternoon around 14h-15h30 to a large mall/shop to benefit of fresh air.

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