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Re:Deadly global heatwaves undeniably result of climate cris... by thefz on Tuesday July 25, 2023 @07:41AM (#36860873)
Are you aware that air conditioning is a heat pump, making it a bit more livable for yourself while a bit less for everybody else?
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Re:Deadly global heatwaves undeniably result of climate cris... by ThalesX on Tuesday July 25, 2023 @07:47AM (#36860916)
> Eeh. I'm currently experiencing 47 degrees but due to human innovation I'm inside with my air conditioners turned on, and even though * it's adding to the problem * , it's rather comfortable.

Yes I am aware. Tragedy of the commons. Game theory. The solution to our global problem is not me stopping the AC, neither is it all of us stopping our ACs.

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