Worldwide, the number of people facing extreme heat exposure is rising exponentially due to climate change, with heat stress being the leading cause of weather-related deaths (WHO). As temperatures continue to soar, air conditioning has become an essential technology; however, increasing reliance on AC is exacerbating global warming, contributing to higher annual electricity consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the BBC Radio 4 segment “Staying Cool,” science journalist and […]
