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Makes me wonder if this is also a problem in countries that get those kinds of temperatures much more frequently (e.g. Qatar). Or have they learned to deal with

• kevin_thibedeau 4y ago
  It's a problem because so many Americans are unhealthy and more easily succumb to environmental conditions. It doesn't help that these same people flock to areas where they're more vulnerable. There's lots of bad reporting on the increase in heat related deaths since the 1950s which glosses over the fact that few people were fat back then and air conditioning was exceedingly rare. A fraction of the people were living in the hottest areas of the US and those that were could handle it.
• nine_zeros 4y ago
  They have learned and forgotten due to western influence. During heat waves, cross ventilating wind allows for cooler temperatures indoor. Building architectures in a lot of middle east is designed for cross ventilation. Newer modern buildings appear to have forgotten this ancient technology though.
  • selimthegrim 4y ago
    Do they have termites in the Middle East?