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Don’t complain about heat if you haven’t lived around the Persian Gulf. I know what true heat is like and you can watch this and see https://youtu.be/adcfm-fBhSw
Although worth noting that the problem is worse for places that aren't prepared for heat spikes. For example, a lot of Europe lacks air conditioning and the grid wouldn't be able to support such a huge energy increase if everyone got an AC. Places that regularly deal with heat waves are in a better position to cope going forward I suspect.
Yes, I am not overly concerned. As I see it with enough cheap energy and technology, it is a livable problem, if only the entire region had peace and stable governments. Some cities in the more prosperous countries have outdoor air conditioning, and what luck cooling is a more efficient process than heating. I personally hope we develop nuclear energy and use outdoor air conditioning in all cities.
Nuclear power would definitely be a good solution. Solar with mirrors works well in hot climates too.
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