The right to cool is increasingly challenging in developing nations, particularly in India, where limited access to air conditioning is a significant problem. Climate change is driving a growing urgency to address this issue, recognizing it as a critical public health safeguard. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures poses serious risks to well-being, particularly for vulnerable populations. The lack of readily available cooling options directly impacts public health and necessitates immediate action to improve climate resilience. Efforts are being focused on developing and distributing cooling technologies and strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress.
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