Despite its massive carbon footprint, research suggests that demand for cooling is growing. According to a Center for Global Development report (via The Guardian), most of the population is expected to move out of extreme poverty by 2050, and with the standard of living rising for these individuals, people are likely to desire greater comfort in their living and working spaces; want more fresh food than ever before; and seek access to temperature-sensitive vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Shifts like these should be celebrated—they reflect an expansion of human well-being.
