This paper shows the impact on global cooling demand of moving from a 1.5oC to 2.0oC temperature increase. African countries have the highest increase in cooling requirements. The United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Norway (traditionally unprepared for extreme heat) will suffer the largest relative cooling demand surges.
From 1.5oC to 2.0oC: the global increase in cooling degree days
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Theme(s)
Net zero & sustainable development The urgency of zero
Net zero & sustainable development The urgency of zero
Type(s)
Research paper
Research paper
Author(s)
Khosla, Radhika
Khosla, Radhika
Year(s)
2023
2023
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