Cooling isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential for our daily lives and the global economy. From keeping our food fresh to creating comfortable environments in our homes and workplaces, it’s hard to imagine life without it. Moreover, manufacturing, research, and data centers rely heavily on precise cooling conditions, making the industry a critical part of technological advancement. The steadily increasing demand for cooling systems is driven by higher global temperatures — that it perpetuates — and an ever growing middle-class that can now afford cooling. The share of fridges in Chinese households increased from 7% to 95% between 1995 and 2007 to name just one example. The life we live without cooling is unimaginable.