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As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

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PARIS — France's latest political controversy isn't about taxes, retirement or even cuts to summer vacation. It's about air conditioning. As European summers get hotter, some say: Turn it on. Others ...

No one likes camping in the sweltering heat, especially when it leads to getting sticky and sweating as you toss and turn in your tent all night. You can try unzipping the flaps and hope for a breeze, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When summer heat begins to ramp up, cooling your living spaces becomes a top priority. An air conditioner may not be the best option for the ...

Summer weather is getting unbearable in many parts of the U.S., with record-high temperatures all over the country. To beat the heat, investing in an air conditioner is a must. We’ve lined up some top ...