In fact, Europe has arguably been stuck at the other extreme, opposed to AC even when it may be beneficial. That may be changing but, old habits die hard. Behavioral solutions will only go so far, and for me the air conditioned office is a godsend during a heatwave. Not everyone is so lucky. (3/3)

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

A new study shows how deadly warming can be, and how behavioral and social changes can reduce mortality.

For sure, the US has a singular love affair with AC. We saw this in prior research – even after accounting for income and climate, the US fixed effect is real! Against that backdrop, I’m all for modifying behaviours and preferences to avoid gratuitously blasting AC 24/7. But there are limits. (2/3)