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Cooling the Planet Without Warming It | Odessa News
Air conditioning saves thousands of lives each year but is heating the planet and straining power grids—its electricity mostly comes from fossil fuels, with emissions projected to skyrocket in the next 25 years. As global temperatures climb, countries like Bangladesh and India are limiting AC use to curb energy waste, while experts urge smarter, more equitable cooling. Overcooling doesn’t save more lives but worsens climate change and urban heat islands, especially hurting those who can’t afford AC. Cities like Singapore show how green spaces and efficient design can cool urban areas…
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