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States withhold cooling aid for the poor as heat gets deadlier
More than 30 million low-income households that are eligible for federal funding to defray the cost of air conditioning have not received any money from a government program that was created to protect vulnerable people from dangerous temperatures, an E&E News analysis shows.
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Air conditioning: the benefits, problems and alternatives
Amid record-breaking heat, increased access to air conditioning could save lives – but AC units are damaging the environment. Are there other options?
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Air conditioning demand rises due to climate change
As the planet warms and both scorching days and sweltering nights occur more often, more air conditioning is needed to keep homes, schools, offices and hospitals at comfortable temperatures.
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Air conditioners aren't ready for a hotter, more humid planet
Removing humidity is critical for human health and comfort. But a group of experts is warning that the current generation of air conditioners isn’t ready for the hot and humid future.
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ACs, climate change, and the future of cooling tech
While air conditioners do keep people safe, they’re also a major contributor to climate change. So why not rethink the AC entirely?
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Climate change: Can humans be the Earth's air conditioner?
If we have become so powerful that we can warm the Earth by a few degrees, then we must be able to use that power to cool it down too. It is called geoengineering.
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