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    Amid heatwave conditions, staying cool without creating heat remains essential

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    As Delhi sizzles at 45 degrees Celsius, many of us tend to overlook the ironic reality that the comfort provided by air conditioners contributes directly to global warming. With the increasing affordability of ACs and more countries, including India, meeting the rising demand for electricity, the use of air conditioners is escalating. According to a study, by 2050, the number of AC units is projected to reach 4.5 billion, a boon for appliance manufacturers but concerning for the Earth. The emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from AC usage are anticipated to lead to a 0.5-degree Celsius increase in global temperatures.

    With New Delhi sizzling at 45 degrees Celsius, the concept of global warming has never been more real. Of course, north India is no stranger to oven-hot weather in the run-up to welcome monsoon rains.This past week Delhi's electricity demand has also scaled new heights - over 8,000 megawatts. Time was when that also meant those dreaded summer phenomena called load-shedding or power outages. But as these have become more exceptions than the rule
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