While the energy used to power air conditioners has clear implications on greenhouse gas emissions, the impact from removing moisture from the air has escaped in-depth study until now.
According to an analysis done by scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Xerox PARC, greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are expected to climb as economic growth has driven efforts to control both temperature and humidity.
According to an analysis done by scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Xerox PARC, greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are exp