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Miketa McDermott stood outside her apartment building along Meridian Street on Thursday. McDermott said she couldn't bear to be inside because it's 88 degrees in her apartment. That's because ...

Op-Ed: Extreme heat is a predictable and growing threat, and the tools to prevent these deaths already exist. What is needed ...

The cool climate provided by a working air conditioner is a blessing during the intense heat and sunshine of Yakima Valley summers. But misuse and inattention to maintenance can turn that blessing ...

BUILDINGS DON’T HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. 26 OF THE EARLY START SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION. AND ACCORDING TO A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, NONE OF THEM HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. IT’S WHY SHE’S PUSHING FOR CHANGE. I ...

The United States is currently experiencing blistering summer temperatures and scorching heatwaves, creating a lucrative opportunity for air conditioning companies. With millions of Americans ...

When deadly heat hit the Pacific Northwest two years ago, hundreds of people died, including several residents of public housing in Portland. That's where Beth Vansmith lives. She has heart disease, a ...

More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences. Students were dismissed from the ...

Extreme heat waves in the United States this summer have so far killed hundreds of people. The heat isn't over yet as states like Kentucky and Texas gear up for more dangerously hot days. Many are ...

With the new school year underway, high temperatures have led to schools either closing or dismissing early in at least nine states this week. That’s raised questions about old overheated buildings, ...

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