Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by justeleblanc on Friday April 07, 2023 @06:10AM
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Put on a sweater and more underwear. Come on. 18C (about 64.5F for Americans) is not cold.
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Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by bayindirh on Friday April 07, 2023 @06:21AM
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It’s only cold me at nights, after my body slows down for the night.
Since my body cools down at night, warmer clothes doesn’t help (since I generate way less heat). I need to get under a blanket, which hampers my mobility a lot.
In the day, I’m very resistant to cold.
Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by nicoburns on Friday April 07, 2023 @06:55AM
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I've found that warm clothes combined with hot drinks (consuming the heat directly!) helps quite a bit.
Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by ElevenLathe on Friday April 07, 2023 @09:38AM
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A mug of mint tea just before bed keeps you warm and is also quite calming.
Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by phil21 on Friday April 07, 2023 @09:20AM
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64 degrees is going to be extremely cold for most Americans. At least in the north where I've spent considerable time.
I grew up in a household that would keep it at 60 during the day, and 52 degrees at night in order to save money. I then took on a job that had me doing service calls into people's homes and it was eye opening that even the most poor run down apartment I'd visit would have the heat blasting at 75+. Oftentimes with a window cracked to boot.
I don't think I have a single friend these days that keeps it lower than 70, usually in the 72-74 range. And yes, I find it extremely hot when visiting.
Re:Europe drastically cut its energy consumption this winter
by justeleblanc on Friday April 07, 2023 @10:53AM
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No wonders that country is one of the worst polluters in the world. Windows open at 75F in the winter? That's just stupid. Plain stupid and irresponsible.