Good points. I suppose we have to be prepared for new extreme events as well as for old extreme events.

Regarding adaptation, the old timers were really tough. I think people can still adapt, and it is easier if you are younger and fitter, but the older you are the more important it is to try and get well adapted and to try and stay well adapted.

I wonder how much living more outdoors under more temperature fluctuations effects overall health, in addition to all the other benefits. It can't be that healthy to just stick with room temperature all the time. I think especially when it comes to sleeping, it might be alot healthier if we would open the bedroom window and let some cold air in like people used to. I battle with my wife over that. She wins, and I have to sleep outside if I want cold air and rain and birds to listen to, so I guess I win too in my own way.