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Heat and the folly of air-conditioners

Published in Fountainink.in, 12Jul2019

The article examines the unintended consequences of India's growing dependence on air conditioners, highlighting their contribution to rising energy demand, urban heat, and greenhouse gas emissions. It advocates climate-responsive buildings, passive cooling strategies, and sustainable thermal comfort solutions that reduce reliance on energy-intensive cooling while addressing increasing heat risks.

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Supported by:

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Govt. of India, Gujarat Energy Development Agency, U.S. Agency for International Development iNDEXTb (Industrial Extension Bureau) Govt. of Gujarat, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, New Delhi