Air Conditioning Insufficient Against Rising Heat: Infrastructure Solutions Needed
A contributor from the Los Angeles Times discusses the limitations of air conditioning as a sole solution to combat extreme heat. The article highlights the 'air-con divide,' where those who can afford air conditioning are better protected from heat, while others suffer. Los Angeles County is attempting to address this by requiring landlords to maintain coolable living spaces. The piece argues for treating cooling as public infrastructure, similar to clean water, rather than a personal purchase. It cites examples from Ahmedabad, India, and Sarawak, Malaysia, where systemic solutions have been implemented to manage heat effectively. The article emphasizes the need for cities to integrate passive cooling and clean energy into their infrastructure to reduce reliance on air conditioning. 
