abc.net.au/news/project-makes-houses-safer-during-heatwaves-and-extreme-cold/102164200Deb McDonald knows how to get creative when it comes to heating and cooling her home.One room in the home was retrofitted with a split system, fan, and insulation to create a refuge during heatwaves or extreme cold
But the smoke from the fire and the exertion from collecting wood often exacerbated the symptoms of her chronic lung disease. For two years, sensors dotted around the homes collected data on airflow, temperature, and human movement. The participants were also interviewed about their health and well-being.
"Just the up-front cost to make these kinds of upgrades is a real barrier to most people, particularly the lower income areas of our region where people are really struggling now with energy costs and just putting food on the table.""Everything that's been done is healthier for me," she said.
Norway nationalised their 1 natural resource to benefit every single Norwegian. Their Sovereign Wealth Fund is 1 in the world, today. Meanwhile, this is our reality.