How Much Pollution Does Air Conditioning Cause?
Most of us don’t spend too much time thinking about our air conditioning and heating system, but it’s an important factor in our comfort and even our health. It can also, unfortunately, be a big contributor to air pollution. However, there are some steps you can take to minimize that impact. Do Air Conditioning Systems Really Cause Pollution? Air conditioning systems use refrigerants, called CFCs and HFCs, to cool down air and return it to your home. These refrigerant chemicals are what make the entire system work, but they’re also harmful pollutants. CFCs aren’t allowed in modern systems, but they’re...
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