Jul 08 Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you’re not home actually save electricity? By Aisling Pigott, Jennifer Scheib, Kyri Baker, The Conversation Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the day when you’re not there to enjoy it? Three engineers run the numbers. Continue reading
Aug 19 ‘I thought I was going to die there.’ What it’s like to live with rising temperatures in prison By Hannah Grabenstein, Justin Stabley A new report released by Texas A&M University details the consequences of extreme heat in Texas prisons, where a lack of air conditioning poses dangerous conditions for those incarcerated. Continue reading
Nov 30 Carrier says it has deal with Trump to keep jobs in Indiana By Julie Pace, Associated Press Air conditioning company Carrier Corp. says it has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Continue reading
Aug 03 Times have changed for women at work, but office temperatures are stuck in the ’60s By Catherine Woods A new study sheds light on the office thermostat battle. Women prefer warmer office climates than men because of their different body composition. Continue reading