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“Fan-First” Cooling – a low-carbon way to improve heat resilience in a changing climate

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  • Author(s)/Creator(s):
    University of Sydney, Monash University
  • Publisher(s)/Producter(s):
    University of Sydney
Description

A guide with these contents

  • Sustainable and accessible ways to keep cool
  • Key messages
  • How does heat affect the body?
  • Doesn’t air conditioning solve the problem?
  • How can electric fans help?
  • When shouldn’t electric fans be used?
  • What if it’s too hot to use a fan or there is no power?
  • How can buildings help keep people cool without the need for air conditioning?
  • What should governments, employers, services and communities do to promote
  • ‘fan-first’ cooling?
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University of Sydney
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Subject(s)
Cooling

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