Africa’s Air Condition Ruining Environment
Rising temperatures in Africa could drive up energy use and the amount of emissions from countries on the continent with large populations. According to Semafor, “Homeowners in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, increasingly rely on outdated equipment that use refrigerant gases, some of which are 1,800 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide.”
Climate Risks In Africa –All Time Highes?
Because the equipment is outdated, it has none of the “energy-saving” features of recently introduced products. According to Constellation New Energy, “Energy-saving setting: Another feature to look out for in the best air-conditioners is an energy-saving setting, which means that the unit will turn off not only the compressor but also the fan once your space has cooled off, thus conserving energy.”
Nations WIth Heat Spikes
A recent report shows surface temperature spikes between 1991 and 2020. The problem is particularly acute in Egypt, Algeria, and Niger. Recently, temperatures in parts of Africa topped 120 degrees F, and there was nowhere for people without air conditioning to relocate.
Climatecrisis247 believes this is one of a long list of emissions problems from third-world nations. They need more money to create clean energy solutions, and wealthier nations have been slow to provide financial aid. There is no reason to believe this trend will reverse.
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