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This Ancient Technology Is Helping Millions Stay Cool

Science, Spoken

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Addressing Health Risks and Resistance to Alternative Cooling Solutions

The chapter explores the health concerns in homes built with materials like asbestos or tin, and discusses the reluctancy to switch to alternative cooling materials due to traditional preferences and lack of government backing. It advocates for foreign investment to promote access to innovative construction materials, citing the example of MIDI Cool and the Indian government's standards for non-electric cooling products.

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