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HOW TO STAY COOL WITHOUT AC
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- A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers found
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%
- Millions of Americans seal leaky air ducts with duct tape, but Berkeley Lab tested dozens of sealants and found duct tape was the only one that failed “reliably and often catastrophically,” while foil tape and mastic heldScientists tested sealants and found duct tape fails quickly. Cloth-backed duct tape deteriorated within days under extreme temperature cyc...13 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Data center pipeline faces construction delays, cancellations to mount through 2027: BernsteinGlobal data center capacity faces delays and cancellations until after 2026. Power and supply chain constraints are significantly impacting...12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM 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
- These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...09 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- No ice. No preservatives. Ice cream cooked over fire, is one of North India’s best-kept culinary secretsMalai Baraf, a traditional dessert from Jammu and Himachal Pradesh, resembles ice cream. This rich dish is prepared by slow-cooking buffalo...08 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UKLondoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. However, after sweltering at night through the second heatwave of...06 Jul, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- Millions leave this thermostat setting on by mistake; HVAC experts say it could be raising your power billYour thermostat's "Fan" setting can significantly impact your electricity bill. Running it on "On" continuously uses unnecessary energy and...04 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM 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 can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...01 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...01 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
- For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...29 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its kneesEurope is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highl...29 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- 3 steps to cool your bedroom without AC, and all you need is a towelStruggling with summer heat and a broken AC? A simple trick involving a damp towel and cold water can significantly cool your bedroom. This...29 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...28 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...26 Jun, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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