#17 | Saving the planet one sleep at a time

The Tea on Sustainable Living

Nov 8 2022 • 28 mins

When was the last time you had an amazing night's sleep? You probably woke up the next day feeling much more energized and ready to face the day. Yet with rising temperatures making sleep harder to come by, sleep is fast becoming a precious resource.

In today’s episode, we discuss the link between a good night’s sleep and sustainable action. Should we feel guilty about using air conditioning to get a better night’s sleep? Perhaps sleep is even the key to solving climate change…

Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

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Links:

Article | National geographic -Climate change is eroding a precious resource: sleep
Article | Atmos.earth - Sleep More, Save the Planet?
Article | Columbia News - Better sleep helps not just our bodies and minds but our planet too
Article | Greek reporter - Climate change could result in less sleep
Article | Rest: A revolutionary act in modern society
Article | Your future air conditioner might do way more than just cool your house
Article | What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?
Article | The legacy of Europe’s heat waves will be more air conditioning. That’s a problem.
Article | Swamp Coolers Are a Cheap AC Alternative for Dry Climates. Here’s What to Know Before You Buy.
Article | Every AC In India Will Have 24 Degree Default Temperature: What This Means, How Will It Impact You?
Article | Spanish government to allow flexibility on air-conditioning, but rules out U-turn on decree
Article | What Is an Earthship?
Article | Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Article | How cutting your food waste can help the climate
Statistics | Global Emissions
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