# How air conditioning has changed in Portland since 2021's heat dome

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Podcast: [All Things Considered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-things-considered-1709162)
Published: 2026-07-03T20:51:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-air-conditioning-has-changed-in-portland-since-2021-s-heat-dome
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In 2021, a devastating heat wave blanketed the pacific northwest, smashing records. How has AC access changed since then in Portland, one of the major cities affected.

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