Portable Cooling Fans: A Symptom of Our Climate Conundrum The impending arrival of sweltering summer temperatures is enough to make even the most enthusiastic sun worshipper feel like retreating to a climate controlled cave.
Forecasts are warning of a heatwave on the East Coast, and portable cooling fans will be in high demand.
Our reliance on external solutions to basic necessities – such as staying cool in extreme heat – speaks to a broader issue: our throwaway culture, where convenience trumps sustainability.