Cooling Canvas: When Air Conditioning Meets Interior Design
Air conditioning has evolved from functional to aesthetic, becoming integral to modern home design.
Larry Magid: Tech to solve home heating problem
Mitsubishi mini-split systems offer effective heating and cooling solutions, but proper placement and airflow management are critical for optimal performance.
Cooling Canvas: When Air Conditioning Meets Interior Design
Air conditioning has evolved from functional to aesthetic, becoming integral to modern home design.
Larry Magid: Tech to solve home heating problem
Mitsubishi mini-split systems offer effective heating and cooling solutions, but proper placement and airflow management are critical for optimal performance.
Hotter August days push some schools to delay start dates
Higher summer temperatures, driven by climate change, are causing schools to start later, providing benefits like reduced heat-related disruptions.
Schools are adjusting start dates to improve student and teacher experiences amid climate change challenges. They aim to reduce inequities across districts.
Green roofs and solar chimneys are here experts say it's time to use them
Air conditioning alone is insufficient for cooling homes amidst rising temperatures; new building designs are necessary for sustainable cooling.
How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine
Air-conditioning, while providing comfort, exacerbates climate change due to increased energy consumption and emissions, creating a paradox we face today.
Here's how extreme heat waves are impacting Bay Area residents personally, financially
Extreme heat is significantly impacting the lives and finances of Americans, with a majority reporting personal effects.
Air conditioning usage and rising electricity costs are exacerbating the challenges posed by climate change.
Climate change is affecting how snowbirds and sunbirds migrate during the winter
Climate change is reversing traditional migration patterns, with more people moving north instead of south to escape extreme heat and flooding.
Opinion | I Swore Off Air-Conditioning, and You Can, Too
Air-conditioning, while comforting, increases outdoor heat and contributes to climate crisis; adapting by reducing its use can help mitigate these issues.
Hotter August days push some schools to delay start dates
Higher summer temperatures, driven by climate change, are causing schools to start later, providing benefits like reduced heat-related disruptions.
Schools are adjusting start dates to improve student and teacher experiences amid climate change challenges. They aim to reduce inequities across districts.
Green roofs and solar chimneys are here experts say it's time to use them
Air conditioning alone is insufficient for cooling homes amidst rising temperatures; new building designs are necessary for sustainable cooling.
How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine
Air-conditioning, while providing comfort, exacerbates climate change due to increased energy consumption and emissions, creating a paradox we face today.
Here's how extreme heat waves are impacting Bay Area residents personally, financially
Extreme heat is significantly impacting the lives and finances of Americans, with a majority reporting personal effects.
Air conditioning usage and rising electricity costs are exacerbating the challenges posed by climate change.
Climate change is affecting how snowbirds and sunbirds migrate during the winter
Climate change is reversing traditional migration patterns, with more people moving north instead of south to escape extreme heat and flooding.
Opinion | I Swore Off Air-Conditioning, and You Can, Too
Air-conditioning, while comforting, increases outdoor heat and contributes to climate crisis; adapting by reducing its use can help mitigate these issues.
UCSF responds to outcry from staff, patient families about lack of air conditioning
UCSF faces criticism from staff and families over extreme heat and lack of air conditioning in its Parnassus Medical Center, endangering patient care.
Bay Area schools with no or limited air conditioning grapple with heat wave
Many schools in the Bay Area lack adequate air conditioning, causing discomfort during the ongoing heat wave.
I'm an American living in Paris with my French husband. We sometimes fight over our cultural differences.
Cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings in relationships between partners from diverse backgrounds.
Inside Out
Porches were once the coolest space in hot weather before air-conditioning, now often the hottest due to enclosed spaces and prevalent artificial climate control.