Extreme is increasing electricity demand as people crank up the AC. The strain could be too much.
Tag: Air Conditioning
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How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone
A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet.
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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease and How Can I Protect Myself?
Nearly one out of every 10 people who gets sick with Legionnaires’ dies because of complications from the illness. Here’s what to know about prevention, detection and treatment.
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Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment, the Global Pact to Curb Hydrofluorocarbons
In a bipartisan vote, lawmakers voted to join an international agreement to phase out the hydrofluorocarbons commonly found in refrigerators and air-conditioners.
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Spain Limits Air-Conditioning to Save Energy
The country this week became the latest to announce restrictions, in part to promote energy efficiency but also to reduce consumption of Russian gas.