David Lachman has come up with what he thinks is a quick, easy way for residents of areas with colder climates to cut electric bills. Turn the modern refrigerator into a bit of an old-fashioned ice box.
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The Living on Earth Almanac
This week, we have facts about refrigeration. In 1851, a doctor gave up his medical career and received a patent for a prototype of mechanical refrigeration.
Reconditioning the air conditioner (sounds hot, right?)
As part of The Takeaway’s Power Trip energy series, John Hockenberry heads to Novato, California, where some wacky guys are using the human lung to create better air conditioners.
