Well on our way to matching Mumbai

Beneath the Wisteria supporter Chris Halpin spotted the alarming New York Times story - Relief in Every Window, but Global Worry Too.

Australia is yet to match this, but we are well on our way.

Check our any public or commercial building anywhere in Australia and it is bristling with air conditioners.

Resort buildings, for argument’s sake, have either a central air conditioning system or independent units in every room.

Beyond that any area used by the public and accessible 24-hours a day is always lit and if the car park is underground, as many are, then the lights are on 24-hours. Occasionally they have movement sensors that turn the lights on and off as required, but not often.