As summers get hotter, more and more people are turning to air conditioning to cool down buildings and vehicles. Not only does it make us more comfortable and productive, and can also save lives; after all, in the US, extreme heat is the single deadliest form of extreme weather.

But air conditioning has some drawbacks, such as high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and indoor air pollution. Air conditioning can also make us less tolerant of heat. 

Who has access to air conditioning? What are the impacts of air conditioning on the environment? What are some alternatives to air conditioning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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