I truly hope that climate change is completely human-made. If it’s not, and it’s all actually the result of the sun and other stellar forces, we’re utterly screwed.
No necessarily the commenters here, but isn’t it amazing that people complain about pollution from cars and power plants but they would be the last ones to give up their AC in their homes and cars. I know it’s hot where you live, but believe it or not, humans survived before there was AC.
before A/C we slept between wet sheets with a fan blowing over blocks of ice and my dad had 4X60 air conditioning in his car – all four windows down and drive 60mph.it was very effective from October to April where we lived. But didn’t work as well May through September.
It all depends on where you live and your personal tolerances… I’ve lived three places where I didn’t have (and didn’t really miss) summer air conditioning: Tacoma, O’ahu & Colorado Springs. But these days I’m living on the western slope of Colorado and a swamp cooler really helps with the summer heat. Plus, it allows me to keep the computers running during the day. With out it, I would be forced to shut down most of my toys to prevent heat damage. We don’t get as hot as, say, Phoenix, but we do regularly hit the low 100’s here. I set the swamper to 77° F and call it good.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 6 years ago
Artificially alleviate the experienced effects.
Nachikethass about 6 years ago
They are taking it seriously – by seriously contributing to it!
Jesy Bertz Premium Member about 6 years ago
78 degrees, Janice. And give your appliances the afternoon off.
dwane.scoty1 about 6 years ago
I thought Janis already went thru Mentalpause!
mjb515 about 6 years ago
Humidity control is more important to comfort than dry bulb temperature.
jarvisloop about 6 years ago
I truly hope that climate change is completely human-made. If it’s not, and it’s all actually the result of the sun and other stellar forces, we’re utterly screwed.
Ceeg22 Premium Member about 6 years ago
I prefer 80, but I don’t even have A/C in my house.
Tyge about 6 years ago
How about a refreshing soak in the tub? I’ll bring you some sangria (or two). ;o)
Dr_Fogg about 6 years ago
I got one of those smart thermostats free from IPL.. I think was smarter with my old one. So far
joeatwork212 about 6 years ago
No necessarily the commenters here, but isn’t it amazing that people complain about pollution from cars and power plants but they would be the last ones to give up their AC in their homes and cars. I know it’s hot where you live, but believe it or not, humans survived before there was AC.
Saddenedby Premium Member about 6 years ago
before A/C we slept between wet sheets with a fan blowing over blocks of ice and my dad had 4X60 air conditioning in his car – all four windows down and drive 60mph.it was very effective from October to April where we lived. But didn’t work as well May through September.
ron about 6 years ago
70 is more my preference, but I live where a/c is not needed to maintain it.
sml7291 Premium Member about 6 years ago
It all depends on where you live and your personal tolerances… I’ve lived three places where I didn’t have (and didn’t really miss) summer air conditioning: Tacoma, O’ahu & Colorado Springs. But these days I’m living on the western slope of Colorado and a swamp cooler really helps with the summer heat. Plus, it allows me to keep the computers running during the day. With out it, I would be forced to shut down most of my toys to prevent heat damage. We don’t get as hot as, say, Phoenix, but we do regularly hit the low 100’s here. I set the swamper to 77° F and call it good.
…oh ya, and it’s a “dry” heat 8^)
ellisc about 6 years ago
If climate change (formerly referred to as global warming) was of grave concern then perhaps we would!
Martin Booda about 6 years ago
Isn’t that first panel the beginning of a Monty Python skit?