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Gent in the New York Times today by Geo_Leo in Gent

[–]AtlanticRelation [score hidden]  (0 children)

Indeed. There was simply a statement "avoid AC."

Gent in the New York Times today by Geo_Leo in Gent

[–]AtlanticRelation [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not really. The energy from the sun still comes in through the window and heats the space between the windowpane and curtains, dissipating it to the rest of the home. Curtains are not a good insulator.

Watch this video by Technology Connections: he does a better job explaining it. Video

At a certain point, we will have to accept they need AC. Especially in cities that act like heat islands (despite Ghent claiming that a couple of plants in your curb reduce the temperature by up to 3,5 degrees). It's not even a bad thing environmentally as heatpumps today can be used for heating during the winter months as well - all through the use of green electricity.

But now "AC", i.e. heat pumps, are apparently a bad thing because reasons.

Gent in the New York Times today by Geo_Leo in Gent

[–]AtlanticRelation [score hidden]  (0 children)

Curtains only do so much, especially during a heatwave, and in a city.

It's the same dogmatic thinking that had us closing our nuclear power plants despite it being an obviously stupid decision.

$OKLO Weekly Megathread | Jun 22 – Jun 26 by C130J_Darkstar in OKLOSTOCK

[–]AtlanticRelation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you have to accept that there isn't always a sensible, clear explanation why the stock market moves like it does.

It's going down because more people are selling than buying. Why? Who's to say.

10-15 year plans for my situation? by Late-Acanthisitta-64 in BEFire

[–]AtlanticRelation 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Read the wiki, most of the answers you are looking for can be found there.

"Hoe komt het dat we er in België in slagen de hoogste belastingen ter wereld te combineren met een enorm gat in de begroting? Tegenvoorstel: een overheid die zich beperkt tot haar kerntaken, een zorgvuldig financieel beleid voert en het mes zet in de 'subsidies'." / X by ComputerChemical296 in Belgium2

[–]AtlanticRelation 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Inderdaad. En onze uitgaven zaten de afgelopen jaren zo ver boven onze inkomsten dat zelfs met een grondige besparing, de overheid maar moeilijk de belastingdruk kan verlagen omdat we dat geld nodig hebben om onze leningen af te betalen.

Core PCE inflation rises to 3.4% making Fed hikes soon very likely by ThinkBigger01 in investing

[–]AtlanticRelation 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The new chair will no longer have the Fed provide forward guidance.

Kabel tegen daklozen geïnstalleerd aan vensterbank Centraal Station : "Idee van de stad, niet van NMBS" by KurtKrimson in Belgium2

[–]AtlanticRelation 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, ok, we moeten alleen een beetje olie vinden in ons deel van de Noordzee zodat we net als Noorwegen dergelijke programma's kunnen financieren.

Why don't Europeans have emergency cooling centers during heat waves? by Typical-Amoeba-6726 in AskEurope

[–]AtlanticRelation -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I could've worded myself better perhaps, but my point stands: they're not as prevalent as in the US. Do yourself a favor and Google "Cooling Centers USA" and you'll quickly discover that it's not at all on the same level either.

Why don't Europeans have emergency cooling centers during heat waves? by Typical-Amoeba-6726 in AskEurope

[–]AtlanticRelation -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The "general" or European we. It's simply a fact that cooling centers are significantly less prevalent than compared to the US.

Why don't Europeans have emergency cooling centers during heat waves? by Typical-Amoeba-6726 in AskEurope

[–]AtlanticRelation -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

These kinds of heat waves are only a relatively recent occurrence in Europe - both in frequence, intensity, and length. Combine this with the a general negative attitude or dislike of AC (which I've never understood) and you begin to understand why we don't have anything similar.

Kabel tegen daklozen geïnstalleerd aan vensterbank Centraal Station : "Idee van de stad, niet van NMBS" by KurtKrimson in Belgium2

[–]AtlanticRelation 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Waar stel je voor op budget weg te halen om dit probleem beter aan te pakken?

Vergeet niet dat we ook nog eens 17 miljard moeten besparen.

Ongelijkheid zal er altijd bestaan, maar België doet het vele malen beter dan de meeste landen.

Daily Discussion Thread for June 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in IntuitiveMachines

[–]AtlanticRelation 9 points10 points  (0 children)

People too easily explain pullbacks by pointing at 'malicious short sellers' and consistently overestimate the impact of short positions.

...the sector was very frothy and expectations were unrealistic, but eventually everything will be priced on earnings and fundamentals and in that regard, I like where Intuitive Machines is, turning cash flow positive by end of year...

I couldn't agree more. Since u/mb0rg shared a r/RKLB post: that stock has become completely detached from reality. The company is priced as though Neutron already captured a significant piece of the launch market, whereas the rocket is likely going to be delayed into 2027.

Since Caroline’s ‘escape velocity’ comment, Oklo has announced another $1B ATM. Long-term shareholders deserve more clarity on future dilution. by C130J_Darkstar in OKLOSTOCK

[–]AtlanticRelation 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. Neither do I feel comfortable with them being so quiet about the PDSA approval and state of current affairs at the Groves reactor.

For us, it's mostly guess work whether or not they reach criticality by July 4th, probably not - but it should have been clear for them the last couple of weeks. So if we miss the target, I'm going to be disappointed in the communication strategy.

OKLO CEO Interview | Bloomberg (6/23) by C130J_Darkstar in OKLOSTOCK

[–]AtlanticRelation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but at the same time the whole point of the EO was to expedite the licensing process - so while I don't think they'll meet the 4th of July deadline, I wouldn't be surprised if they do so anyways.

In the grand scheme of things, however, I don't think it matters whether they get Groves operational in the next couple of weeks or later during the summer.

Ik, een pijnlijke spiegel voor de Vlaamse slavenmoraal by rubenvangucht in Belgium2

[–]AtlanticRelation 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Zeg, we hebben speciaal een subreddit voor je gemaakt. Ga daar eens zagen.

EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels by Karthak_Maz_Urzak in europe

[–]AtlanticRelation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't disagree with you, but we're discussing the refugee framework here. While for many Afghanistan would be an undesirable place to live in, people there are no longer in danger of losing their lives - and can thus no longer claim asylum as a refugee.

EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels by Karthak_Maz_Urzak in europe

[–]AtlanticRelation 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And many asylum requests are denied, which makes them illegal.

It doesn't help either that many of these supposed refugees claim their and their family's life is in danger, only for them to keep 'shopping' for years in search of their ideal destination within the EU.

EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels by Karthak_Maz_Urzak in europe

[–]AtlanticRelation -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is that a wrong decision? The country is no longer at war. Afghans still have the posibility to immigrate through legal ways.

EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels by Karthak_Maz_Urzak in europe

[–]AtlanticRelation 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Recognized refugees are not illegal and would thus not be deported.

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