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Environment & Energy

bucolic_frolic

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6. They should make us of public spaces that are air conditioned

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 07:22 AM

10 hrs ago

Libraries, government buildings, shopping malls.

No mention of water-cooled air conditioning, which involves lots of infrastructure usually for large planned buildings.

We are at a tipping point. Hard to see how this doesn't get worse year by year for 10-15 years.

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🇲🇫 France, Hundreds of People Scramble To Buy Air Conditioners in Stores Before Next Heatwave [View all] appalachiablue 17 hrs ago OP

Spain and France Face More Heat, July 2, 2026, The Guardian appalachiablue 17 hrs ago #1

But how many of them can afford the electricity?!? BigmanPigman 15 hrs ago #2

Dunno, its a racket. Lives at stake, people need relief, maybe govt help w the bill. This cant continue. appalachiablue 15 hrs ago #3

Yes, it CAN'T continue. BigmanPigman 15 hrs ago #4

For real, rocky years ahead. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue 15 hrs ago #5

They should make us of public spaces that are air conditioned bucolic_frolic 10 hrs ago #6

Good points, & the misery will continue unless action is taken pronto. Thanks for the post. appalachiablue 1 hr ago #7