The Cooling Paradox: Rising Air Conditioning Demand Set to Rival US Carbon Output by 2050

A new study warns that the global reliance on air conditioning to combat extreme heat could produce more carbon dioxide by 2050 than the current annual emissions of the United States. This surge in cooling-related emissions poses a significant threat to the international goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

James Smith

February 25, 2026378 views

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Isabela Ferreira2d ago

It is a cruel irony

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