Air-conditioning needs an overhaul (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption A warmer world means growing reliance on air-conditioning and cooling-related energy demands. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers are studying the many facets of adsorption cooling, which offers a more energy efficient option for cooling systems. Credit (Composite image by Shannon Colson | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.