Photo: Pexels/Suleyman SeykanThe warmer it is, the more we use air conditioners. The more we use them, the warmer they will be. How to break the vicious cycle of climate change?
Due to climate change, it is certain that summers will be hotter year after year. Cooling has become almost unthinkable without it air conditioning. However, experts warn that excessive use of cooling devices additionally worsens the climatic conditions.
The use of cooling devices generates about four percent of global emissions of harmful gases, twice as much as the entire aviation industry, writes "Washington Post".
Fewer people are aware of the fact that most air conditioners use an enormous amount of energy directed only to remove moisture from the air.
Reduced air humidity contributes to human health and comfort, but a group of experts warns that current generations of air conditioners are not ready for a hot and humid future.
"Air conditioning has a tendency to over cool the room in order to draw the humidity out of the air conditioner. In other words, they use more energy than they need," said Nihar Shah, director of the global program for efficient cooling, for the Washington Post.
About 10 air conditioners will be sold every second from now until 2050
According to the International Energy Agency, approximately 10 air conditioners will be sold every second between now and 2050.
Together, India and China are expected to buy billions of air conditioners over the next few decades as residents try to protect themselves from rising temperatures.
"Demand for cooling is going to explode,” said Ankit Kalanki, Carbon Zero Buildings Manager at RMI.
How to cool down without air conditioning on tropical days?
In addition to high electricity consumption, air conditioners are also risky for health. Even on tropical days, it would be desirable to cool the space without using them.
This is good to keep in mind also because we are witnessing that devastating hurricane storms have started to be a part of our climate as well, and they can lead to major breakdowns in electrical grids, which can leave us without electricity for several days at a time.
If there is no electricity, the air conditioners will not work either, but it is possible to cool the premises even without them.
On tropical days, windows should be covered with curtains or blinds. It is best to use medium-colored curtains with a white plastic base that reflects the sun's rays or completely dark curtains that will block the passage of the sun's rays.
It is also important that the doors of the rooms are closed so that the cooler air stays in the room and that warm air from other parts of the house does not enter it.
Turn off all unnecessary devices
The electric stove contributes to the rapid heating of the room, so it is best to prepare dishes during the summer that do not require long cooking and baking in the oven. If you have the possibility, it is best to do the work somewhere outdoors, that is the perfect solution. A small electric grill on the terrace saves you from heating up in the house.
Many appliances emit heat into the room if they are plugged in. Routers, televisions, chargers and similar devices can raise the temperature of the room by 10 degrees. So try to turn them off to prevent additional heating of the rooms.
Source/Washington Post
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