California police rescued over 20 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, some pregnant, from an abandoned U-Haul truck in Murrieta. The dogs, found neglected with matted fur and limited food/water, were trapped without ventilation. The owner was arrested on animal cruelty charges.
A prison installs a taxpayer-funded cooling system in corridors to protect vulnerable inmates and staff from heatwaves, sparking online criticism over the use of public funds for prisoner comfort.
Hong Kong Observatory forecasts extremely hot weather with temperatures up to 35°C this week, issuing its third 'very hot weather' warning. The city recorded its longest May streak of 'hot nights' with minimums above 28°C.
India will require car manufacturers to test fuel efficiency with AC on and off for new models starting April, aiming for more accurate mileage figures for consumers. Existing models will get extra time. Both ICE and EV vehicles are included.
Europe is experiencing record-breaking May temperatures, with 68% of EU citizens lacking air conditioning. Many cannot afford it, especially in hotter regions, raising concerns for the elderly. Heat is the top climate worry, yet public cooling measures are scarce.
A comprehensive review of 15 fans tested for cooling, noise, power use, and price, including evaporative coolers. The best overall is the AirCraft Lume, with other top picks for budget, tower, travel, and misting fans. Includes guidance on energy savings and positioning.
An estimated 4 million UK homes now have air conditioning, doubling in three years due to rising summer temperatures and more people working from home. Experts note a shift from viewing AC as a luxury to an essential home comfort.
UK climate advisers recommend installing air conditioning in homes, hospitals, and schools to combat predicted global heating levels, warning that current measures are insufficient and heatwaves could cause thousands of deaths annually.
A top climate adviser says air conditioning will become 'unavoidable' as UK faces more frequent 40C summer heat. The Climate Change Committee warns heatwaves are the greatest climate threat to public health, calling for cooling measures in hospitals, care homes, and schools by 2050.
Cooling homes and offices effectively starts with smart material choices, not just air conditioning. Exterior louvers block sunlight, while interior surfaces like natural mineral plasters and wood regulate heat. Layered systems with breathable fabrics and cavity-backed walls improve air circulation. These subtle, considered design elements create noticeably cooler, more comfortable living and working spaces as summers intensify.
China’s flagship civilian aircraft maker is planning to upgrade the cabin capacity of its C919 narrowbody airliner to improve passenger experience and boost the plane’s chances of challenging the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, a source with knowledge of the plans said. Bigger overhead luggage compartments and drip-proof air conditioning outlets are among the design upgrades being sketched out by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). “Comac has realised it must make passengers as...
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills
Tokyo metropolitan government employees are being encouraged to wear casual attire including shorts to work this summer to combat sweltering heat and reduce air conditioning use amid energy supply concerns linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The measure, announced by Governor Yuriko Koike, builds on Japan's Cool Biz initiative launched in 2005. Japan depends on the Middle East for 90% of its oil imports, most passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and has tapped strategic reserves while planning further releases.
