On: Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwide temps

[zabuni]

evaporative cooling? thermal mass? Did you not read the parent? How is a thermal mass going to help a place that has a low temperature of 90? And how will evaporative cooling work in a place with 80% humidity?

[erikpukinskis → zabuni]

Ground temp is lower than 90 so thermal mass can still help. You just need to design for proper insulation, exposure, shades, etc.

Evap at 80% humidity is about half the rate at 50%. Still functional.