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The search for an AC that doesn’t destroy the planet

Amid a growing number of heat waves, air conditioners have become a lifeline. Because these appliances are critical to keeping people cool, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that there may be more than 5 billion air conditioners across the planet by 2050. The problem is they’re also a major contributor to climate change.

So why not rethink the AC entirely?