Research indicates that air conditioning units are unexpectedly high emitters of carbon, posing a serious threat to achieving net zero goals.
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Updated Jul 29
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Research indicates that air conditioning units are unexpectedly high emitters of carbon, posing a serious threat to achieving net zero goals.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Refrigeration and AC account for 7% of emissions, highlighting their role in global warming.1 source
- Expert advises on indoor air quality issues related to air conditioning technology.Sub-event
- Audrey Pulvar argues that the US obsession with air conditioning contributes significantly to global warming.Sub-event
Study finds AC units are major carbon emitters, challenging net zero targets.1 source
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University of Oxford
collegiate research university in Oxford, England
- Mathews Mtumbuka's career journey includes studying engineering at MUBAS, working for Airtel in Malawi, and later gaining experience with Shell Oil in Scotland before pursuing a PhD at the University of Oxford.
- A study focused on high blood pressure in England was conducted using data from the Our Future Health programme.