RE: https://mastodon.social/@korvius/116811977062348545
So, I did a bit more digging and found that globally, AC contributes more than 3% of all emissions.
I broke it down how that compares to the largest polluters on my blog if anyone's interested. The TL;DR is that power grids need to modernize how we're generating energy to offset the rapid increase in AC adoption.
https://trilium.ca/2026/06/26/uk-residents-ordered-to-remote-air-conditioning-amid-40c-heatwave/
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116811658436523675
Time to trot this cartoon out again.
I think it's more likely that he's a threat to George Russell's 2nd place finish 😂
But we'll have to see how Antonelli does with the European calendar this year - Was a weak point last season.
I'm also skeptical about Ferrari's continued competitiveness, but only time will tell.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari 'huge threat' for F1 title, says George Russell
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/clye9gmmxg3o?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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RE: https://oldbytes.space/@blakespot/116807744009614640
These prices are going to look better over time, if the trend of manufacturers increasing prices continues.
Xbox just announced they're raising prices on their consoles, citing increased sourcing costs.
Multiple local governments in the UK have reportedly ordered folks to remove air conditioners installed amid the record heatwave citing Net Zero targets.
Banning Aircon while acknowledging that the world is getting hotter seems like you're punishing citizens for the mess corporations and governments got us into.
Seems to completely ignore the human side to climate change.