refrigeration

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Food spoils because of a lack of refrigeration, and people can’t use air conditioning or fans as temperatures rise to the high 80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The damage was driven by chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which were widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol products.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“With no resupply, refrigeration, or late-load capability, all meals must be carefully selected to remain safe, shelf-stable, and easy to prepare and consume in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Off-season produce is vulnerable to higher prices because of the increased price of diesel fuel for trucks, refrigeration and fertilization, said Stanley Lim, co-director of Michigan State University’s Food Access & Supply Chain Technology Lab.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

The air quickly cools to the outdoor temperature, which ranges from -150°C to 0°C. When it's warm, additional refrigeration is used, but cold days can turn air to liquid for free.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir