I get that a lot of houses in Europe don't have built-in air conditioning.
What I don't get is the argument that houses built to hold in heat in winter are inherently hard to cool. Insulation works both ways? In Texas, we want as much insulation as possible!
I get it's an infrastructure problem but it's one that has been staring Europe in the face for decades.
@obfusk I get that, too, and I've been in multiple apartments with big glass patio doors and huge windows all facing the sun and almost no insulation.
It's not an insurmountable problem.
@gwynnion no the main problem is inaction
e.g. awnings would help, but can't install those if you rent
and just today, with another temperature record broken, an "expert" was quoted on the news saying air conditioning is bad actually because it means your body doesn't get used to the extreme heat (after a week)
@VestigialLung @obfusk Not to mention the fact that Europe's reliance on methane heating is MUCH worse for the climate and environment than AC. It's not even energy efficient compared to modern heat pump designs.
Yeah, the coolants aren't environmentally friendly but you're not supposed to let them leak everywhere!
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