We used to have a lovely, moderate 4 seasons climate here.
This week we'll have the hottest temps ever recorded in Western WA.
Most houses out here weren't built with A/C. I think new ones will be much more likely to have it. I guess we'll have to have it installed, although it isn't even possible this year they're so backed-up.
I was out watering at 6;30am. Not sure how many plants we'll lose- they just aren't capable of withstanding days of 100+ temps.