Global cooling study warns air conditioning alone cannot solve climate adaptation challenges
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A global review led by UNSW Sydney's Professor Mat Santamouris argues that society cannot rely solely on air conditioning to adapt to rising global temperatures. Published in Nature Reviews Clean Technology, the review examines how growing AC usage places unprecedented pressure on electricity grids, increases greenhouse gas emissions, and exacerbates urban heat island effects. The study calls for alternative cooling strategies and heat mitigation technologies as critical adaptations to climate change.
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· 2 pulled"We Cannot Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change," Cooling Study Finds
keeping buildings cool without relying solely on air conditioning will be critical for adapting to climate change
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