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If energy was generated from wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, hydro etc then sure, knock yourself out However energy is generated by burning fossil fuels AC sp
by iso1631 4y ago
If energy was generated from wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, hydro etc then sure, knock yourself out
However energy is generated by burning fossil fuels
AC specifically allowed more economic activity in large areas of the world which drove more power usage which drove more AC in an increasing spiral. It's not the only energy multiplier, but cities like Dubai would not exist in anywhere near its current size and thus energy requirements without aircon, and instead economic acitivty would go to places with less energy overhead (you don't need aircon in anywhere near the same amounts in Istanbul for example)
- rayiner 4y ago> AC specifically allowed more economic activity in large areas of the world which drove more power usage … you say that like it’s a bad thing…
- iso1631 4y agoit is without sustainable energy usage. Far better for Dubai to have retained its 1970s size and have say Karachi grow instead, same economic activity with less energy use.
- gmuslera 4y agoBurning fossil fuels for energy is not something that happens everywhere. There has been important investments on clean energy all around the world, there are many countries and regions that don't rely on fossil fuels for energy. If you are worried about climate change, pushing for the use of clean energy generation will achieve more than not using AC.