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Energy Switch
Air Conditioning
Season 7
Episode 5
Air conditioning has changed the world, allowing hot regions to develop, with increased comfort, health, and productivity. But these benefits come with challenges -- greater electricity demand and emissions. There are new ideas that could bring cooling to more people, with less impact. With Dr. Daniel Betts, CEO of Blue Frontier, and Dr. Chiara Delmastro from the International Energy Agency.
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What Democrats, Republicans and Independents really think about climate and energy.
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Politicians from different parties collaborate on climate and energy challenges.
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