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Re:The United Kingdom Generates Less Electricity per Person ... by drnick1 on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @11:21PM (#50081991)
> The UK typically doesn't need air conditioning

Nobody "needs" air conditioning, but even a modest window unit provides a huge improvement in quality of life whenever it's 80+ outside.

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Re:The United Kingdom Generates Less Electricity per Person ... by Muromec on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @11:32PM (#50082043)
80 plus in UK would be a bit of a stinky situation
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Re:The United Kingdom Generates Less Electricity per Person ... by autoexec on Wednesday October 14, 2026 @01:35AM (#50082819)
> Nobody "needs" air conditioning

It can be considered a medical necessity for people with certain conditions like anhidrosis, asthma, COPD, kidneys disease, or cardiovascular issues. It's also a huge medical benefit for people with terrible allergies who wouldn't be able to open a window even when that'd normally help cool the house.

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