Stay Cool: Innovative Solutions for a Warming World

Stay Cool: Innovative Solutions for a Warming World
As temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more frequent, there has been an increase in the need for cooling solutions. However, paradoxically, our growing dependence on power-hungry air conditioning systems contributes further to global warming. What alternative approaches can we adopt instead? In many p Laces, staying cool as temperatures rise isn’t merely about comfort—it can impact our well-being, work efficiency, and financial systems. and even our survival . A n an increase of merely 1.5 degrees Celsius A increase of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit compared to pre-industrial levels might expose 2.3 billion individuals to extreme heatwaves. Experts warn that this temperature surge could occur as soon as the early 2030s. If we don't reduce carbon emissions . H Currently, extreme weather events lead to approximately 12,000 fatalities annually. By 2030, the World Health Organization estimates that this number could increase by at least an …