Indirect evaporative coolers chill the air without imparting humidity, and they run on up to 80 percent less energy than air conditioners. Cooling units known as “swamp coolers” chill the air using ...

In late May in Albuquerque, as the temperature in Derek Villanueva’s classroom hovered around 80 degrees, he looked out at a sea of flushed, sleepy high-schoolers. His school’s cooling system wasn’t ...

“I just couldn’t think straight,” Albuquerque resident Becky Wood said, describing what it felt like attempting to get work done in an 85-degree house during the city’s hottest summer days. “I would ...

Introduction Have you ever wondered why we sweat when our environment is hot or when we exercise? Sweating is a life-saving strategy that cools the body down and maintains its temperature. Without ...

If your home doesn’t have central air and installing a window unit isn’t feasible, there are a variety of other ways to stay cool and comfortable. The best air conditioner alternatives include ...