AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
2min snip
Degree programme: stopping heat deaths
Economist Podcasts
The Impact of Air Conditioning on Preventing Heat-Related Deaths
Air conditioning is a crucial technology in preventing heat-related deaths, especially for individuals aged over 65, as it has been found to save about 190,000 lives globally in one year. This technology is essential in environments like hospitals and care homes. To maximize its benefits, it is important to power air conditioning units using renewable energy sources to reduce emissions and ensure wider access to those who cannot afford it through cooling centers in cities during heat waves.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode