Keeping buildings cool without relying solely on air conditioning will be critical for adapting to climate change.
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America's answer to hotter summers has overwhelmingly been more air conditioning, and engineers are now looking for ways to keep people cool without driving up electricity demand.
Why it matters: The need for cooling is surging. The issue isn't just how to generate more electricity — it's how to use less of it and ease demand when grids are most strained.
Advances in materials allow buildings to be cooled as temperatures rise.
Advancements in passive cooling technologies are showing promise, but technical, economic, and climatic barriers remain.
As record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling…
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We asked our readers to tell us how they've fended off heat without the refrigerant blasts of an air conditioner. Here's what…
Experts say that relying heavily on AC might seem like a natural adaptation, but it comes with hidden costs
