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TMI BlogHow Air Conditioners (ACs) and Refrigerators Triggers Climate Change?X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... How Air Conditioners (ACs) and Refrigerators Triggers Climate Change? X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... to cool air or preserve food. Many of these refrigerants are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases. * HFCs can be hundreds to thousands of times more potent than CO₂ in trapping heat in the atmosphere. * Leakage during operation, maintenance, or disposal releases HFCs into the atmosphere. 🔎 Example: HFC-134a, a common refrigerant, has a global warming pote ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ntial (GWP) of 1,430 times that of CO₂ over 100 years. ⚡ 2. High Electricity Consumption → Indirect Emissions Both appliances consume a lot of electricity, especially in hot regions or during summer peaks. * In countries like India, electricity is still majorly produced using coal-based power plants. * So, more ACs = more electricity = more CO₂ emissions from fossil fu ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... el burning. 🌍 3. Urban Heat Island Effect Widespread use of ACs leads to heat being expelled outdoors. This contributes to higher ambient temperatures, especially in cities. * Creates a feedback loop: hotter cities → more AC use → even hotter → more emissions. 📉 4. Lifecycle Emissions * Manufacturing ACs and refrigerators involves mining, refining, and energy- ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... intensive processes. * Improper disposal can result in refrigerants leaking into the atmosphere. 🔄 5. Low Recycling & Poor Maintenance * Many units are disposed of unsafely or are poorly maintained. * Old, inefficient systems not only use more power but often leak refrigerants. ✅ What Can Be Done? To mitigate the impact: * Switch to natural refrigerants (e.g., ammonia, pro ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... pane, CO₂). * Use energy-efficient (star-rated) ACs and refrigerators. * Promote and follow safe disposal & recycling practices. * Improve building design to reduce cooling needs (passive cooling, green roofs, etc.). * Adopt policy-level initiatives, like the Kigali Amendment, to phase down HFCs. ✅ So, What Can We Do? ❓Problem ✅ Better Choice Old, leaky ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... machines Use energy-efficient ones (5-star 🌟) Dirty electricity Use solar or green energy Hot homes Plant trees and use fans or vents Bad disposal Recycle and repair, don't trash 🚫 💡 Final Thought: "Cool your home, not the planet!" Let's stay cool in smarter, planet-friendly ways. 🧊 In Summary: "Cooling" comes at a climate cost - both direct (HFC emissi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ons) and indirect (electricity-related CO₂). Cleaner technologies, better habits, and responsible policies are key to keeping us cool without heating the planet. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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