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Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

What countries say they will do to reduce emissions is one thing. What they actually do is something entirely different, notes the UN in an important report.

Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

Hunting for Coolness Can Become a Vicious Circle

The demand for air conditioning is increasing exponentially around the world in the wake of extreme heat. But the planet risks getting even hotter due to the very energy-guzzling technology, warns the UN Environment Programme UNEP – which is calling for more sustainable solutions such as trees or better insulated houses.

Hunting for Coolness Can Become a Vicious Circle