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 ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even ...

When the temperature soared to 99 degrees Fahrenheit last month, Singapore resident Chee Kuan Chew saw just one option: cancel all plans and stay indoors in air-conditioned comfort. “You can’t survive ...

In response to global warming, human beings have been forced to adapt in response to the long-term warming trend. Long-term warming is concomitant with severe weather events such as heatwaves, cold ...

Gunia was a reporter for TIME based in Hong Kong. Air conditioning vents, which ensure a moderate temperature in the open-air arena, are seen at Chalifa International Stadium in Qatar during the ...