Willis Haviland Carrier designed and launched the first-ever air conditioning system in July 1902. For its time, it was an absolutely revolutionary innovation in technology that fundamentally changed ...

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

For superior cooling, you need to get the right air conditioner, but understand which is the best one for your needs? This ...

This past July was the hottest recorded month in human history. Heat waves smashed temperature records worldwide and even brought summer temperatures to Chile and Argentina during the Southern ...

ACs with self cleaning technology makes it easier for maintenance and help offer cleaner and more healthy air to help in ...

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 has become an essential part of modern life, but its environmental impact is significant. Traditional cooling systems, largely unchanged since their invention in 1902, contribute ...

The Chinese bus company couldn’t work it out. Some days when its buses merely crawled along Shanghai’s streets, their power consumption would go through the roof. The reason why was a mystery. So, a ...

Why air-conditioning is the wrong climate villain. I’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters that AC is a ...

In 2009, when Qatar placed its bid to host the men’s World Cup, many wondered how a country so hot—summer temperatures can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit—could host a soccer tournament. To quell those ...

For an air con unit to really do its job, it needs to be operated within a sealed room and vented out of an open window via ...

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