Emissions from the refrigerants, air conditioners and energy used in the cooling industry account for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and are expected to triple. During the cooling process, part of the freshwater evaporates, and the remaining water. Top nature and climate news:
Rooftop solar study reveals its climate cooling potential; This saves lives and builds societal resilience to heatwaves. Us pulls out of climate damage fund;
Extreme heat, drought and other climate hazards could raise cumulative annual running costs at data centres in operation today by $3.3 trillion by 2055. As #climate change intensifies heatwaves, #cities are experimenting with cooling techniques and initiatives, including urban greening and categorization. How to provide access to cooling to its citizens without warming the planet. Sustainable cooling targets efficiency improvements to cooling solutions alongside measures that lower ambient temperatures in buildings and urban environments.
Japan has many initiatives to protect its people from extreme heat at home and at work; Global sea ice hits record low. India has among the most cooling degree. India’s cooling challenge india faces a daunting problem: