Why Access to Cooling Must Become a Fundamental Right in Light of Climate Change
08/11/21
“Why must access to cooling be thought of as a fundamental right in light of climate change?”
It is easy to think that access to mechanized cooling is a privilege only for the people on this planet who can afford it. It takes up a lot of energy, can be very expensive, and may not be needed in cooler climates. However, as the heat waves taking place around the world this year shows, no one is safe and it may be a technology that can save lives. For this reason, people should start having a right to cooling in face of all of these struggles. This is Why Access to Cooling Must Become a Fundamental Right in Light of Climate Change.