The Climate Change Paradox of Air Conditioning in This Country
Singapore's love affair with air conditioning has trapped the nation in a dangerous cycle of climate change. The warmer the world gets, the more people turn to their air conditioners, and the more they turn to their air conditioners, the warmer the world gets. Air conditioning is a potent force in accelerating climate change, with air conditioning-related greenhouse gas emissions potentially accounting for up to a 0.5 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures by the end of the century. However, there are ways to break the air conditioning doom-loop, such as phasing out harmful coolants and replacing them with more climate-friendly options, and using sustainable cooling solutions like green spaces, shading, and clever ventilation.