As heatwaves intensify around the world, more and more households are turning to air conditioning their homes.
For better or for worse, these power-hungry appliances are among the most common adaptations to a warming world. They have become a necessary tool for the survival of millions, according to experts.
“There are some real purists who think that we can eliminate, but I just don’t think that’s feasible,” said Robert Dubrow, a Yale epidemiologist who specialises in the health effects of climate change. But globally, of the 3.5 billion people living in hot climates, only about 15% have air conditioners at home.
By 2050, the share of households in India equipped with air conditioners could increase from 10% to 40%, according to a recent study. Air conditioners also generally use fluorocarbon gases as refrigerants, which have a warming power thousands of times greater than CO2 when they escape into the atmosphere.
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