Asia’s reliance on air conditioning to beat the heat could backfire on climate adaptation: MSCI Institute

Published on June 25, 2026

As demand for air-conditioning increases across Asia Pacific countries, a new report warns that running coolers on fossil fuel-based grids could worsen emissions, resulting in maladaptation.

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