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FAN EFFECTIVENESS IN EXTREME HEAT
A parked car can reach 117 degrees on a mild 72-degree day, and the study that measured it found that cracking the windows made no meaningful difference to the final temperature inside at all- Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature up
- Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matter
- Have you been using aluminum foil the wrong way? The shiny side vs dull side truth explainedAluminum foil shiny side vs dull side: The shiny and dull sides of regular aluminum foil cook food equally well. Manufacturing processes cr...13 Jul, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data showsA European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-fiv...13 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
- More than 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England, researchers sayOver 2,700 people died in England and Wales due to recent heatwaves. Experts used weather data and climate models for this mortality estima...13 Jul, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwaveFrance's main energy provider shut down three nuclear reactors. Eight other reactors are operating at reduced power due to extreme heat. Th...12 Jul, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating systemSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to ha...12 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- People are covering their windows with aluminum foil to beat the heat, but does it really work?Millions of Americans are using aluminum foil on windows during a severe heatwave. This simple kitchen item reflects sunlight and reduces i...11 Jul, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- Eiffel Tower to shut early amid Paris heatwaveThe Eiffel Tower will close early on weekends due to France's third heatwave. Extreme temperatures have placed Paris under the highest weat...11 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- New York City Heatwave Alert: Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares AC setting to stay cool as extreme heat grips the cityNew York City is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, prompting officials to urge conservation. Residents are advised to set air condi...10 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...09 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hitsSpain is adapting workplaces to extreme heat as climate change intensifies weather patterns. Workers now use heat-monitoring wristbands and...08 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your regionSevere weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlanti...06 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events in Washington, strains power grids across USA severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancellations of parades,...04 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...03 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- July 4 heatwave in US: Extreme heat threatens fireworks celebrations, travel plans and FIFA World Cup matches. Here's what you need to knowJuly 4 heatwave: A severe heatwave is gripping millions across the US, threatening July 4th celebrations with record-breaking temperatures ...03 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- How to sleep in a heat wave without AC: Experts reveal when to stop using a fan and the simple bathroom hack that helpsMillions of Americans are searching for how to keep a bedroom cool without AC as record summer heat pushes nighttime temperatures higher. O...03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...29 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
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