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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I never thought heat would be an issue in Île-de-France

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's not. Americans just can't live without AC.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

That is correct. We cannot.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How will they install ac units ?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago

Probably using portable ones where you put the pipe out of the window and seal around it.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The organisers should just cut their power supply. Or disqualify the team for trying to gain an unfair advantage.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If living areas of the Olympics are getting hot enough that AC gives an advantage. They're too damn hot, and that's on France...

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago

ACs are not being provided to reduce emissions. Everyone is being asked to accept an equal handicap, so that the world does not become even hotter in the coming years. It's largely symbolic, I agree, but I suppose kicking out a team that prioritises its medal tally over the climate crisis would send an even stronger signal.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How is it unfair? Couldn't any team do the same thing?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

ACs are not being provided to reduce emissions. Most teams seem to be respecting this decision.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No, it's just posturing. The emissions from AC at the Olympic Village would have zero impact on climate change. This is just green washing for public perception points.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The emissions saved from removing a few hundred ACs are negligible. But the message it sends to the millions watching the Olympics is significant. Which, again, is why I am hoping there will be at least some symbolic action against rule-breakers - it will start a conversation about the need to regulate / ban ACs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

As far as I can tell, there is no rule to break here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Lol that's bullshit, someone fucked up to save a dime and they're trying spin it

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

First of all, [citation needed]. Second, even if it is, a good message is being sent.

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