@thetruism · 17d ago
Cooling technologies save lives but accelerate global warming
Experts warn that while air conditioning saves thousands of lives annually during extreme heat, the greenhouse gas emissions and energy required to run these systems are worsening climate change.
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Cooling technologies save lives but accelerate global warming
- Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly but contributes to worsening global warming.
- Cooling systems save thousands of lives annually during extreme heat waves.
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