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Heat is one of the clearest signs of the climate crisis. The planet-heating gases pumped out by burning fossil fuels envelop the planet like a blanket, warming the Earth. Scientists are clear that climate change is fueling more extreme heat waves — and Europe is the planet’s fastest-warming continent.

“We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that heat wave events such as this have been made more likely and more severe due to climate change,” said Peter Thorne, director of ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University, Ireland. “But nevertheless many of the records being set, particularly in the UK and France, are mind-bogglingly crazy,” he added.

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[-] BozeKnoflook@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

After living in the Netherlands for about three years (moved here from the US) I finally gave in and ordered an air conditioner. I was slightly worried about my neighbors judging us for it (it'll hang out the window, it's hard to not notice) only to learn that they also bought one that same day.

All the homes are brick, and are well suited to retaining heat through winter. I only set my thermostat to ~65F for a single room and leave the rest of the apartment unheated and the other rooms average about 50F. In summer though it may peak at 85F outside, but inside it will hit 100F and just stay there for hours even when it's back down to 65F outside at night.

Awesome in winter, and an oven in summer.

[-] Tabula_stercore@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago
[-] BozeKnoflook@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Why? I'm clearly addressing an American audience from a non-American location; specifying if I'm using Fahrenheit or Celsius just helps avoid confusion. Does the label of the unit bother you?

[-] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 week ago

A US audience?

world@lemmy.world

The label doesn't bother us. The fact we have no idea what temperatures you are referring to doesn't let us understand your comment.

[-] BozeKnoflook@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yes, a US audience:

  1. CNN is an American company
  2. My comment was specifically for Americans that may not understand or appreciate the situation, as houses there are built very differently and are less prone to baking their occupants during summer.

Why does my labeling the unit of measurement bother you so much you have to comment on it specifically? I'm genuinely confused here.

[-] treehugger6@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yes, I moved to the Netherlands for the rain and wind. Not kidding. Now I have to move again.

[-] BozeKnoflook@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Hell yea; I love the rain here. You'll get so many weird looks from Dutch people saying that, but whatever. Fuck summer, I'd rather live with year round winter personally.

[-] monkeyman76@fedinsfw.app 1 points 1 week ago

Oh man, you are going to love the upcoming nuclear winter..

[-] crandlecan@mander.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

The snow... So pretty against the warm sun light 💖

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

or go live in the artic, 6months of sunshine and 6 months of darkness.

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