Episode 100 - The Cooling Paradox

As the planet heats up, air conditioning is becoming more and more necessary for maintaining quality of life and in some cases life itself. All this cooling comes at a high cost - much of which is another dreaded feedback loop.

Learn More:

https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/01/1007762/air-conditioning-grid-blackouts-california-climate-change/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/29/the-air-conditioning-trap-how-cold-air-is-heating-the-world

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-change

https://www.vox.com/22638093/air-conditioning-worsens-climate-change-ac

https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/air-conditioners/how-do-air-conditioners-work/#

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