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An increased use of AC leads to a higher demand of electric energy that determines the supply.
NEGATIVE
According to the country-specific electricity mix, more fossil sources might be used which will increase greenhouse gas emissions.
NEGATIVE
The production of AC systems increases greenhouse gas emissions.
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Air conditioners work like a heat pump - they release hot air outside while cooling down a room. Just like a refrigerator that is cool inside but releases warm air to the outside.
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This means that the outdoor temperature will also rise.
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There will be more noise pollution outside if more and more ACs are running.
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As AC restores the thermal comfort of people, there might be fewer diseases/hospitalisations due to extreme heat.
POSITIVE
AC can be a solution for vulnerable groups, such as young children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with certain health conditions.
POSITIVE
This would reduce the burden on the healthcare sector.
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The constant use of AC can also make people sick more often: more colds, headaches, dry eyes etc.
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This would result in an overloaded public health system.
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Consequently, this would result in more energy use and more greenhouse gas emissions.
NEGATIVE
An increased use of AC leads to a higher demand of electric energy that determines the supply.
NEGATIVE
According to the country-specific electricity mix, more fossil sources might be used which will increase greenhouse gas emissions.
NEGATIVE
The production of AC systems increases greenhouse gas emissions.
NEGATIVE
Air conditioners work like a heat pump - they release hot air outside while cooling down a room. Just like a refrigerator that is cool inside but releases warm air to the outside.
NEGATIVE
This means that the outdoor temperature will also rise.
NEGATIVE
There will be more noise pollution outside if more and more ACs are running.
POSITIVE
As AC restores the thermal comfort of people, there might be fewer diseases/hospitalisations due to extreme heat.
POSITIVE
AC can be a solution for vulnerable groups, such as young children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with certain health conditions.
POSITIVE
This would reduce the burden on the healthcare sector.
NEGATIVE
The constant use of AC can also make people sick more often: more colds, headaches, dry eyes etc.
NEGATIVE
This would result in an overloaded public health system.
NEGATIVE
Consequently, this would result in more energy use and more greenhouse gas emissions.
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