Extreme heat is making cooling a necessity. The result will be sky-high energy demand. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review's weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox ...

Air conditioning can make you happy on a hot day. But not everything may be cool with your air conditioner. (Photo: Getty) Air conditioning can be a cool thing to have when it gets hot ...

This type of thermal energy storage, also known as ice batteries, is being added to buildings in the U.S. for its ability to ...

Anthony Yelenick wakes every summer morning in a puddle of his own sweat. The pillows are moist. His pajamas are drenched. The sheets are soaked. At night, the 43-year-old glides a wet washcloth over ...

An air conditioner that connects via Wi-Fi to an app or virtual assistant such as Amazon's Echo or Google Nest. Smart air conditioners can be adjusted remotely with the app, and some units can be ...

NEW YORK − Air conditioning has been a lifesaver in recent weeks for broad swaths of Americans left sweating ‒ and worse ‒ from scorching temperatures. But in parts of upper Manhattan, the quest for ...

I love Europe and the United Kingdom (UK). I spent a semester in college studying at the University of London and have since visited many countries across the continent. With each trip, my ...

As summer temperatures begin to rise across the country, a headache is also heating up for the air conditioning industry. A shortage of R-454B refrigerant, the eco-friendly coolant poised to replace ...

More than nine out of 10 homes (91%) have central air or a window air conditioning, according to the U.S. Census. Experts recommend getting your AC unit serviced or tuned up ahead of summer. Simple ...

The New York City Council wants to know how many homeless shelters lack air conditioning, and what it will cost to install it as climate change threatens even hotter summers.