The Cooling Conundrum: How Air Conditioners Work, Health Impacts, and Staying Safe in the Heat

Summer is here and temperatures are rising across the Northern Hemisphere, where nearly 90 percent of the world’s people live. The heat is pushing people to rely on air conditioners to stay comfortable. While air conditioners provide relief from extreme heat, they also remove moisture from the air, which can cause skin dryness and irritation. In this visual explainer, Al Jazeera breaks down how air conditioners work, what they can do to your health and practical tips to protect yourself while you stay cool. [...] (Full content as provided, with paragraph breaks preserved)