Why Rising Air Conditioning Demand Is Driving Up Coal Use

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 29, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how rising global temperatures are fueling higher demand for air conditioning, which in turn is driving up coal use. With renewables struggling to keep pace, fossil fuels remain the primary source of electricity. This trend is expected to continue for the next decade, as both air conditioning and AI server farms push energy consumption to new highs.

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