It has never been so hot in the world. Some French cities, and in the first place, Paris, are preparing to live with temperatures that could reach 50 degrees. Among the most effective solutions for lowering the temperature of homes, hospitals or businesses, the installation of air conditioning seems to be becoming the most widespread and effective option.
However, the use of these devices contributes to global warming at several levels, whether by the hot air emitted in cities, in terms of energy consumption and because of the greenhouse gas emissions linked to the products. refrigerants needed for air conditioning. The consequences of this vicious circle are accelerating as individuals and institutions around the world equip themselves: ten air conditioners are sold every second in the world, and around 5.6 billion devices could be in service in 2050, according to projections by the International Energy Agency.
Our explanations in this three-minute video. If you want to know more about the subject, we refer you to the decryption below.
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