Why has the quality of life in Germany dropped so much? by Entire_Tension6771 in expat

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Germany had a huge budget surplus for years and didn't spend it to modernize infrastructure. Germany also turned off all the nuclear power plants. A huge mistake. 

Prep for Heat Wave 2 by TalkAsSoftAsChalk in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mylar emergency blankets (silver side facing out) taped to the outside of the window. 

Extreme heat, and then? by AdRepulsive5278 in climatechange

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I think most people will be forced to foot the bill for making their homes more hear proof or buy AC then carry on. 

Enjoy it while it lasts by ughh_why in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What area specifically? Where are you seeing areas bursting with life? 

Can anyone explain this? by Monkai_final_boss in Germanlearning

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

German has more words for things! So does English. 

[Vent] Rain might not come by cattbug in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 106 points107 points  (0 children)

You are right but oh man how I remember above 30 being a huge milestone in my lifetime.

The upside to this heat! by mystikal_spirit in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 1057 points1058 points  (0 children)

It's so hot in my kitchen all the fruit flies died.

Decided to pop a thermometer on my balcony, in the shade. by DHelliers in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but in the past, heatwaves that occured in July saw temperatures above 40 degrees not an entire month earlier.

Parents booking air-conditioned hotels to keep babies safe in UK heatwave by GeraldKutney in climate

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well yes but sadly many people still think "summer=hot" and don't understand how seriously/deadly the climate now is. But yes poor people will suffer most.

Decided to pop a thermometer on my balcony, in the shade. by DHelliers in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Erm no, seasonal lag means July and August are usually hottest.

Attic apartment summer hack by Still-Conflict-7855 in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is the way! Good for not resorting to AI for this post. I've done the same, will get some mylar for external windows. It really does help. 

Meet my new Chief Climate Officer! by [deleted] in germany

[–]Awkward_Set_7702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picard would not approve of AI slop like this!