Rajit Gadh

professor at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering

Rajit Gadh on KCRW

As excessive heat becomes more common in Los Angeles, some local officials say air conditioning should be a necessity, not a luxury.

Should LA make AC mandatory for all rental units?

As excessive heat becomes more common in Los Angeles, some local officials say air conditioning should be a necessity, not a luxury.

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