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Keeping cool in a heat wave

Neil King, Natalie MullerAugust 12, 2022

Demand for air conditioning is growing as the planet gets hotter. But there are other solutions besides these carbon-intensive appliances to keep our homes and cities cool. (This episode has been republished and updated).

https://p.dw.com/p/4E0M7

*A version of this episode was first published in November, 2021*

Interviewees featured in this episode:

Lily Riahi, program manager at the UN Environment Program and coordinator for the Cool Coalition

Bijal Brahmbhatt, civil engineer and director of Mahila Housing SEWA Trust in India

Sarah El Battouty, architect and founder of ECOnsult in Egypt, non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute

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