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Johanna Alkan Olsson outdoors. Photo.

Johanna Alkan Olsson

Social environmental scientist

Johanna Alkan Olsson outdoors. Photo.

Correspondence to the supplementary opinions on alternative cooling technologies in hot climate

Author

  • Karin Lundgren Kownacki
  • Elisabeth Dalholm Hornyánszky
  • Johanna Alkan Olsson
  • Per Becker

Summary, in English

At present, air conditioning (AC) is the most effective means for the cooling of indoor space. However, its increased global use is problematic for various reasons. This is a correspondence to the supplementary opinion provided by Dr. Bin Yang, Dr. Stefano Schiavon, and Dr. Faming Wang to our paper titled “Challenges of using air conditioning in an increasingly hot climate.” The paper explored the challenges linked to increased AC use and discusses more sustainable alternatives. The supplementary opinion provides a great technical complement to our paper. However, there is a need for a more holistic view both when it comes to combining various solutions and involving various levels in society.

Department/s

  • Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology
  • Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC)
  • Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety
  • Lund University Centre for Risk Assessment and Management (LUCRAM)

Publishing year

2018-10-01

Language

English

Pages

1929-1929

Publication/Series

International Journal of Biometeorology

Volume

62

Issue

10

Document type

Journal article (letter)

Publisher

Springer

Topic

  • Energy Systems

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0020-7128