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Why air conditioning can’t always save people against extreme heat waves: electric power problems
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Mon, 2024-07-08 09:45 — mike kraft
Heat waves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your AC can’t save you anymore | CNN The combination of a hurricane, heat wave and a multi-day blackout is a nightmare scenario, but it’s one that is set to become more common as humans continue to warm the planet. CNN
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Demand for AC is exploding, expected to triple worldwide by 2050, as global temperatures soar and incomes grow.
The problem is, without electricity, access to air conditioning is lost. And many electrical grids are being pushed to a breaking point due to increasingly frequent extreme weather and soaring demand for cooling.
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