How climate-friendly innovations can cool cities

What is the projected impact of increased air conditioning usage by 2052?

• It will require additional electricity capacity equivalent to the current capacity of the US, EU, and Japan combined.

• It will have no impact on carbon emissions.

• It will reduce global electricity demand.

• It will eliminate the need for refrigerants.

Which of the following is a design strategy to reduce heat gain in cities?

• Building taller skyscrapers

• Increasing the number of air conditioners

• Using dark-colored roofs

• Adding green spaces and planning wider streets

What is the purpose of cool roof programs implemented in some municipalities?

• To increase the temperature of buildings

• To make roofs more aesthetically pleasing

• To keep roofs cooler by using solar reflective materials

• To reduce the cost of roofing materials

How does the legislation in France aim to reduce the need for air conditioning in cars?

• By providing free air conditioning units

• By requiring car parks to be covered with solar panels

• By banning air conditioners in cars

• By increasing the price of air conditioners

What is the potential benefit of cooling sustainably according to the International Energy Agency?

• It will have no impact on carbon emissions.

• It will double the current carbon emissions.

• It will increase the global temperature.

• It could save the world from 460 billion tons of carbon emissions.