The legacy of Europe’s heat waves will be more air conditioning. That’s a problem.
Published Date: 7/20/2022
Source: technologyreview.com
Europe is sweltering in record-breaking temperatures this week, and across the continent, people are largely trying to cope without air conditioning. Fewer than 10% of households in Europe are air-conditioned. But as temperatures rise, that figure is set to climb. Rising AC use may present new challenges, as most systems are inefficient and produce emissions…