{"id":25568,"date":"2019-07-24T08:30:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T06:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=25568"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:40:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:40:03","slug":"air-conditioning-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/air-conditioning-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Air Conditioning Risks, and 5 Ways to Cool Yourself Without it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air conditioning hurts health and the environment: it is the result of\u00a0a recent study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We must change our habits. Here are 5 tricks to do less of the conditioner, and cool the rooms in a natural way<\/h2>\n

The summer heat<\/strong> often leads us to stay indoors by turning on the air conditioning<\/strong> in search of refreshment. The negative consequences are many.\u00a0Air conditioning is bad for our health<\/strong> because by using it we are subjected to temperature changes.
\nBut the conditioner is doubly harmful<\/strong>. A recent study<\/a><\/strong>, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/strong>, reveals the negative impact due to the climate control of buildings.<\/p>\n

Air Conditioning risks<\/h2>\n

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According to the research, in the United States<\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0use of air conditioning causes 1,000<\/strong> more deaths each year.<\/strong> This is mainly due to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution due to air conditioners.<\/p>\n

Through computer models, the study has measured both air pollution<\/strong> and the health impacts of a warmer climate, revealing that:<\/p>\n

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  • the use of air conditioning increases concentrations of fine particulate matter and ozone in the air;<\/li>\n
  • climate change alone increases premature summer mortality due to air pollution;<\/li>\n
  • the increase in air conditioning is responsible for the further increase in the number of deaths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In summary, using the conditioners the greenhouse effect grows, the air is more polluted due to harmful emissions, and we have negative effects on our health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    5 Ways to Cool Yourself Without Air Conditioning<\/h2>\n

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    Air conditioning damages our health and the planet. But how to do without it? Here are 5 simple alternative solutions<\/strong> to cool the house without conditioner:<\/p>\n

    1. Minimize heat sources<\/h3>\n
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    Especially in summer, it is best to turn off all stoves. Even the computer or the lights<\/strong>, along with other appliances, help to heat the house. And if you use incandescent bulbs, remember to replace them with energy-saving<\/strong> or LED<\/strong> ones.<\/p>\n

    2. Install ceiling fans<\/h3>\n
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    Once the fans are activated, the hot air will be pushed upwards. Consequently, the fresh air<\/strong> will be free to circulate through the rooms.<\/p>\n

    3. Push the cold air to the upper floors<\/h3>\n

    On the lower floors, the air is always cooler. If you have a cellar, install an independent ventilation system. Through a duct, you can allow fresh air<\/strong> to move from the lower floors to the upper floors. Warm air will instead be forced out of the house by a drain pipe.<\/p>\n

    4. Close the windows during the day and open them at night<\/h3>\n
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    In this way, hot air cannot enter during the day. At night instead, opening the windows helps us to create refreshing drafts<\/strong> in the house.<\/p>\n

    5. Plant trees around the houses<\/h3>\n
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    For those who have the chance, the advice is to plant trees and climbing plants near the house. In this way, in addition to guaranteeing a healthier and cleaner air, you can also take advantage of their shadow<\/strong>. Even climbing plants, such as ivy, allow to drastically reduce the heating of the house. But do not worry, in fact, in winter, the effect is the affixed one.<\/p>\n

    These are 5 simple attentions to make your home fresher. Do you know others? Write them commenting on the article!<\/p>\n

    Cover Image: foto di Rafael De Nadai, via Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Air conditioning hurts health and the environment: it is the result of\u00a0a recent study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We must change our habits. Here are 5 tricks to do less of the conditioner, and cool the rooms in a natural way The summer heat often leads us to stay indoors by turning on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":25582,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[1383,1448,248,2546],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAir Conditioning Risks, and 5 Ways to Cool Yourself Without it<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Air conditioning hurts health and the environment. 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