So hot, turn on the aircon? No! Do not get used to hotter weather

Firefighters light backfires to slow the spread of the Caldor Fire in California on Aug 23, 2021. The wildfire, which began on Aug 17, has burned through more than 33,000ha. Heatwave-sparked fires have also been burning in Europe and even in the Arctic Circle – and the world can only expect more such disasters as it heats up. — Reuters

One of the most useful traits of humanity is our ability to adapt to anything. Whether it’s a time of drought, war, or a pandemic, humans have shown that they can get used to anything. Which has served us well in the past but might not help us so much in the future.

This is because the existential threat to humanity posed by the climate crisis is not a danger we can adapt to and simply live with.