Air conditioning is a big part of pollution in the atmosphere. According to http://environment.nationalgeographic.c … al-impact/ involves releasing millions of CO2 emissions each year. This is eye-opening to many people, but air conditioning is something I can't give up. I live in Texas and Texas is notorious for it's hot summers. Air conditioning is a part of life here. The http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/TX shows how hot it can get in Texas depending on each city. And yes in the winter the temperature does drop a few degrees, but that is only 2-3 months out of the rest of the year. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are common in Texas and air conditioning is a significant part of keeping us from experiencing them. I have experienced slight heat exhaustion while camping and it is not fun. I had a terrible headache, was completely tired, and was dizzy. I drank 3 bottles of water, but what brought  me back was walking into the nurse's office and the air being on. Heat exhaustion is a serious thing and air conditioning helps cool the body down. I am so thankful for air conditioning and it's off the table for me.

I live in California and our house is so old that it doesn't have air conditioning. Although I hate feeling too warm, I can deal with the lack of air conditioning and it doesn't affect my life in any drastic way. It also makes me feel good because I know about the huge an effect it has on carbon emissions. I have experienced slight heat exhaustion before and it is very serious so I understand where you're coming from. I think we should all try to limit air conditioning use though, so instead of having the temperature set to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, we could have it set to 70 or 75 degrees F. It would still feel colder than the outdoor temperature, but it would use less energy. I'm curious to know what effect the air conditioning had on your carbon footprint as well.

Thanks for your feedback, Frances. My house is usually set around 70 or 75 degrees, but I live in a big two story house. So, my carbon footprint is still large. I'm astonished (in a good way) that you can live in such a hot place with no air conditioning. I don't know what I'd do without air conditioning. In the winter the temperature of our house is in the 80's because sometimes it does get cold here, but that is only 2-3 months out of every year. I feel that air conditioning is just one of those things that people take for granted when they've lived with it their whole life, while others are used to living without it. I do know that companies are finding more nature friendly ways of providing air conditioning, but until then I still believe that air conditioning is off the table for me.

Global warming is occurring on Earth, and it’s because of humans. However, we seem to be stuck in an endless cycle. The more energy we use, the more energy we will need. Most energy is obtained by burning fossil fuels, so lots of carbon dioxide is put into Earth’s atmosphere. As global warming increases, people turn on their air conditioning more often, and use more energy. Because of this, more energy is used/needed, and even more fossil fuels are burned. This never-ending circle is only going to get worse as time progresses. In addition, energy shortages and blackouts could potentially increase as more air conditioning is used.
    Even though there seems to be a cycle of using more and more energy as climates rise, there are some helpful ways to cut down your energy use, no matter what the temperature is outside. Plants and trees can be planted near offices and homes to provide shade and to cool things down naturally. Although it may take some time for the trees to grow, it is still beneficial. Another great way is to use fans. If it’s not too hot, a small fan can cool y ou down very easily. If air conditioning is truly needed, then it would be smart to set the thermostat just a few degrees warmer to use less energy, but still stay cool. Lastly, if you are buying a new air conditioning, you can buy energy-efficient models. These use less energy, and can cut down the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. The link below can help explain energy use and how it relates to global warming.
    https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids … nergy.html

I live in Guatemala City, commonly known as the city of eternal spring. Because of this, I usually don´t need anything other than a fan for one or two months a year, and therefore my CO2 Emission in that area is not very high.

I live in Guatemala City, Central America. I live in a country known for the eternal spring. I don't use air conditioning,and it is very rare on public places. With this in mind, my CO2 emission is not high at all in this area.