2020
DOI: 10.3390/cli8010004
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Staying Cool in A Warming Climate: Temperature, Electricity and Air Conditioning in Saudi Arabia

Abstract: As global temperatures warm and populations and incomes rise, the demand for cooling will soar, creating a positive feedback loop between global warming and electricity-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This study explores the relationship between temperature, electricity, air conditioning (AC) and CO2 emissions, and the sustainability of cooling in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the highest share of AC in household electricity consumption in the world and its already very hot summers warming by 3 °C … Show more

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“…According to 40% of participants, pharmacists never advised them on appropriate medication storage conditions ( Figure 2). Though this may be influenced by the type of dosage form dispensed, the observed climate in the country may put most medications at risk of decomposition [22]. Table 1.…”
Section: Advice On Medication Storage By Pharmacistsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to 40% of participants, pharmacists never advised them on appropriate medication storage conditions ( Figure 2). Though this may be influenced by the type of dosage form dispensed, the observed climate in the country may put most medications at risk of decomposition [22]. Table 1.…”
Section: Advice On Medication Storage By Pharmacistsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah are located in the semi-arid/arid regions of Saudi Arabia with an average rainfall less than 130 mm, mainly during the winter season (Farahat 2016 ). During summer, the average maximum temperature often exceeds 38 ºC with lower precipitation (less than 10 mm) (Hasanean and Almazroui 2015 ; Howarth et al 2020 ; Nayebare et al 2018 ). Anthropogenic and natural emissions from dust storms, large construction activties, traffic, petrochemical, and cement industries affect particulate matter loading in the atmosphere (Al-Jeelani 2009 ; Othman et al 2010 ; Seroji 2011 ; Mohammed et al 2015 , 2016 ; Munir et al 2016 ; Lim et al 2018 ; Nayebare et al 2018 ; Al Otaibi et al 2019 ) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This is especially the case for countries with high proportions of cooling and heating loads. The dependency between electricity demand and ambient temperature in such countries is significant [21]. For instance, Narajewski et al suggest in [22] that the high-temperature dependency of the electricity demand in France has intensified the impact of COVID-19 on the electricity demand even before imposing strict social distancing policies.…”
Section: Factors Impacting Electricity Demandmentioning
confidence: 99%