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[braalian]

After all these deadly heat waves year after year, why on earth aren’t more Europeans getting AC in their homes?

 

[Muhammed]

After all these deadly heat waves year after year, why on earth aren’t more Europeans getting AC in their homes?

The Global Warming Doomsday Cult forbids AC for plebes.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Does this mean that an ice age is surely upon us when January arrives and it is colder than normal in parts of Western Europe?

 

[Old Rocks]

Is it? I'll keep an eye out. At the moment, it's damn nice. Some retarded Lefties have died, going out into cold deep water etc.. because Lefty idiots won't listen.

You are such an ignorant hoot. Here is what the record high temperatures have been at Heathrow Airport in London. Note that they are almost all since 2000. You deniers are willing to lie about conditions even when you are experiencing them.

London Heathrow Record High by Day of the Year

www.extremeweatherwatch.com

 

[Old Rocks]

The Global Warming Doomsday Cult forbids AC for plebes.

Surely you can think of something even more asinine to post.

 

[Old Rocks]

It has been a steady 64 degrees here all day rock

And your backyard represents the whole world?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

After all these deadly heat waves year after year, why on earth aren’t more Europeans getting AC in their homes?

Because AC causes global warming!

 

[Old Rocks]

At least in Europe they don't have the number of knownothing numbskulls

Their numbskulls make it impossible for their citizens to use air conditioning.

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Europe’s low air conditioning usage stems from historical climate, building design, cultural habits, high energy costs, and environmental regulations.​

Historical Climate and Need​

For much of Europe’s history, summers were milder than in the United States, with average highs in cities like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin rarely exceeding the low-to-mid 20s Celsius (70s Fahrenheit). This meant that open windows, fans, and passive cooling were sufficient for comfort, and AC was never considered essential scienceinsights.org+1. Only about 20% of European homes currently have air conditioning, compared to nearly 90% in the U.S. CBS News+1.

Architectural Design​

European buildings, especially older ones, were constructed with thick stone, brick, or concrete walls that naturally regulate indoor temperatures. These materials absorb heat slowly during the day and release it at night, reducing the need for mechanical cooling scienceinsights.org+1. Many homes also feature small windows, shutters, high ceilings, and cross-ventilation, which enhance passive cooling. Retrofitting historic buildings with modern AC systems is often difficult due to structural limitations and preservation regulations Gamintraveler+1.

Cultural and Behavioral Factors​

Europeans have traditionally relied on natural ventilation, fans, and lifestyle adaptations such as siestas or night-time ventilation to cope with heat Gamintraveler+1. There is also a cultural perception that overreliance on AC can cause health issues like respiratory discomfort or muscle stiffness, leading many to prefer gradual cooling methods Gamintraveler.

Economic Considerations​

Electricity costs in Europe are significantly higher than in the U.S., often two to three times more per kilowatt-hour. Running an AC unit can therefore be expensive, making it a luxury rather than a necessity for many households scienceinsights.org+1. The cost of installation, especially in older or multi-story buildings, further discourages widespread adoption Gamintraveler+1.

Environmental and Regulatory Factors​

European Union regulations restrict the use of high-global-warming-potential refrigerants and promote energy-efficient systems like heat pumps. These rules, combined with climate-conscious policies, encourage passive cooling and limit the proliferation of traditional AC units scienceinsights.org+1. Additionally, AC units can exacerbate urban heat islands by transferring indoor heat outdoors, which is a concern in densely populated cities www.cbc.ca.

Changing Trends​

Despite these historical and structural factors, rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are driving increased AC adoption, particularly in southern Europe and urban areas. Governments are promoting energy-efficient cooling solutions, and younger generations are more likely to install AC, signaling a gradual shift in Europe’s approach to summer heat scienceinsights.org+2.
In summary, Europe’s limited use of air conditioning is the result of historically mild summers, energy-conscious culture, passive cooling architecture, high electricity costs, and strict environmental regulations, though climate change is gradually altering this landscape.

 

[Old Rocks]

Because AC causes global warming!

Only if the source of the electricity is from fossil fuels or nuclear.

 

[Old Rocks]

Does this mean that an ice age is surely upon us when January arrives and it is colder than normal in parts of Western Europe?

Does this mean that you have never read what the warming of the polar areas is doing to the jet stream?

 

[Captain Caveman]

Oh PUH LEEZE!!!!!

Those numbers are nothing here in the Southern states of the USA.

Don't they know what ac is for??? Easy enough to get one online.

5% of UK households have ac, 24% in France, and over 50% in Spain. The US is 89%. You don't have to be an Einstein or a Sherlock Holmes, it might have something to do with climate, lol

It's why the Brits fly off to Spain and the Spanish islands to get the heat. When it gets to that heat here, we sit in the garden and/or go to the beach. We have Lefty Lemmings drowning in cold water. Every year they're told to keep out of lakes and rivers, but they're too dumb.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

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Europe’s low air conditioning usage stems from historical climate, building design, cultural habits, high energy costs, and environmental regulations.​

Historical Climate and Need​

For much of Europe’s history, summers were milder than in the United States, with average highs in cities like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin rarely exceeding the low-to-mid 20s Celsius (70s Fahrenheit). This meant that open windows, fans, and passive cooling were sufficient for comfort, and AC was never considered essential scienceinsights.org+1. Only about 20% of European homes currently have air conditioning, compared to nearly 90% in the U.S. CBS News+1.

Architectural Design​

European buildings, especially older ones, were constructed with thick stone, brick, or concrete walls that naturally regulate indoor temperatures. These materials absorb heat slowly during the day and release it at night, reducing the need for mechanical cooling scienceinsights.org+1. Many homes also feature small windows, shutters, high ceilings, and cross-ventilation, which enhance passive cooling. Retrofitting historic buildings with modern AC systems is often difficult due to structural limitations and preservation regulations Gamintraveler+1.

Cultural and Behavioral Factors​

Europeans have traditionally relied on natural ventilation, fans, and lifestyle adaptations such as siestas or night-time ventilation to cope with heat Gamintraveler+1. There is also a cultural perception that overreliance on AC can cause health issues like respiratory discomfort or muscle stiffness, leading many to prefer gradual cooling methods Gamintraveler.

Economic Considerations​

Electricity costs in Europe are significantly higher than in the U.S., often two to three times more per kilowatt-hour. Running an AC unit can therefore be expensive, making it a luxury rather than a necessity for many households scienceinsights.org+1. The cost of installation, especially in older or multi-story buildings, further discourages widespread adoption Gamintraveler+1.

Environmental and Regulatory Factors​

European Union regulations restrict the use of high-global-warming-potential refrigerants and promote energy-efficient systems like heat pumps. These rules, combined with climate-conscious policies, encourage passive cooling and limit the proliferation of traditional AC units scienceinsights.org+1. Additionally, AC units can exacerbate urban heat islands by transferring indoor heat outdoors, which is a concern in densely populated cities www.cbc.ca.

Changing Trends​

Despite these historical and structural factors, rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are driving increased AC adoption, particularly in southern Europe and urban areas. Governments are promoting energy-efficient cooling solutions, and younger generations are more likely to install AC, signaling a gradual shift in Europe’s approach to summer heat scienceinsights.org+2.
In summary, Europe’s limited use of air conditioning is the result of historically mild summers, energy-conscious culture, passive cooling architecture, high electricity costs, and strict environmental regulations, though climate change is gradually altering this landscape.

high energy costs, and environmental regulations​

 

[CrusaderFrank]

It must be summer in Europe.

What? When did that happen??

 

[Captain Caveman]

After all these deadly heat waves year after year, why on earth aren’t more Europeans getting AC in their homes?

Install ac for a few days use per year? Out come the shorts, sun cream, and beer instead.

A lot of vehicles have ac, I just roll the window down a few inches.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Some work in 65c heat -

 

[SaxonJackson]

What? When did that happen??

Summer (according to a certain group of alarmists) is a fairly recent phenomenon created by the irresponsible and destructive forces of mankind.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Summer (according to a certain group of alarmists) is a fairly recent phenomenon created by the irresponsible and destructive forces of mankind.

Global warming must cause summer

Nothing else fits the “facts”

The “facts” — it’s ALWAYS Global warming

 

[SaxonJackson]

Global warming must cause summer

Nothing else fits the “facts”

The “facts” — it’s ALWAYS Global warming

Well ... not to mention the beaucoup amount of money to be made off of "Global Warming." I wish I had invented the scheme. I'd be living in a mansion near a Greek shoreline (eagerly anticipating the next global flood) while getting a nice tan.

 

[toobfreak]

They can install a window A/C without trouble.

Of course, but I was speaking of the harm that would do to the look of the old world charm walking down some cobblestone alley seeing nothing but window units dripping stains of rusty water instead of Art Nouveau flower window baskets.

Then there is the matter of these old buildings all being rewired for three prong grounded outlets and capable of supplying all of the needed current to run them all.

 

[Frankeneinstein]

And your backyard represents the whole world?

In as much as europe does, yes