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Air conditioners contribute to climate change—this 40‑year‑old treaty aims to limit the harm

Air conditioners contribute to climate change—this 40‑year‑old treaty aims to limit the harm
Phys.org Tuesday 13 October 2026, 16:20 UTC 1 min read
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As temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air-conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound climate change.

As temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air-conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound climate change.
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