The ‘Climate Loop:’ Rising Air Conditioning Demand Drives More Coal Use

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 10, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how the growing need for air conditioning due to global warming is pushing utilities back to coal, a highly polluting fossil fuel. As renewable energy struggles to keep pace, the increased coal use contributes to a climate feedback loop, with rising emissions leading to further temperature increases.

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