While France simmers under a relentless heatwave, President Macron and Prime Minister Lecornu are stepping up to defend their management. Citizens, caught between heatstroke and air conditioning bills rising as fast as the temperature, denounce the lack of concrete preventive measures. The government assures that everything is under control, but the population feels more vulnerable than ever in the face of an unforgiving climate.
Climate control apps and home automation: technology that doesn't replace a plan 🌡️
While the government improvises, the tech sector offers solutions like smart thermostats and climate control apps that optimize air conditioning use. However, these tools do not replace a national climate adaptation strategy. Advanced cooling systems, such as inverter splits, reduce electricity consumption, but their installation remains an expense not everyone can afford. Home automation helps, but it doesn't cool down the lack of government foresight.
Macron recommends fanning yourself: the new flagship measure against the heat 🥵
In the absence of a serious plan, the government has suggested using fans and closing blinds during the day. Meanwhile, people wonder if the next proposal will be to move to the North Pole or install awnings with European funds. While Macron and Lecornu defend themselves from their air-conditioned offices, citizens are sweating buckets and discovering that fanning yourself with a newspaper doesn't pay the electricity bill.