A/Cs and Adapting to Climate Change

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Mathew Lee, Bentley Kaplan
October 18, 2024
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Heat waves are getting longer and more intense. And although mitigating climate change will remain a long-term priority, investors will also be thinking about adaptation technology. The humble air conditioner is an off-the-shelf solution, but does it have any downsides?
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Mathew Lee
Mathew Lee
Senior Associate, MSCI Research
Bentley Kaplan
Bentley Kaplan
Vice President, MSCI Research

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