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July 28, 2022

The eco-friendly alternatives to air conditioners 

Air con and electric fans account for 10% of global electricity consumption – here are the more eco ways to keep cool


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Cooling down is heating up. As summer temperatures climb in Europe, startups across the continent on working on energy-efficient ways to keep buildings — and the people inside — appropriately chilled. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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