10 Air Conditioners Are Being Sold Every Second

The video discusses the environmental impact of increasing air conditioner sales, projected to rise from 1.6 billion to 5.6 billion units by 2050. This surge, driven by demand in China and India, will make space cooling the largest electricity user in buildings globally. The additional energy demand will strain power supplies and hinder efforts to transition to renewable energy, complicating climate goals.

What is the environmental impact of increased air conditioning demand?

• It increases the use of renewable energy.

• It contributes to global warming.

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• It has no impact on the environment.

By 2050, how many air conditioners are expected to be in use globally?

• 2.6 billion

• 3.6 billion

• 4.6 billion

• 5.6 billion

Which sector is expected to become the largest electricity consumer in buildings by 2050?

• Refrigeration

• Lighting

• Space cooling

• Heating

Which countries are expected to drive the surge in demand for air conditioning?

• United States and Canada

• Brazil and Argentina

• Russia and Germany

• China and India

What is the equivalent strain on power supplies due to increased air conditioning demand?

• The current generation capacity of Australia and New Zealand combined

• The current generation capacity of China and Russia combined

• The current generation capacity of the US, Europe, and Japan combined

• The current generation capacity of Africa and South America combined