As climate change produces ever more heat waves, how many homes in the U.S. lack adequate cooling? Who's most vulnerable to lethal temperatures, and exactly where do they live?

Big Easy Air Conditioning has announced the availability of free estimates for both residential and commercial air conditioning services throughout New Orleans and surrounding communities. This change ...

The cost for liability insurance for Timothy Davis’s preschool has gone from about $25,000 a year in 2021 to $70,000 this year. The sharp increase has strained Davis’ budget — and his classrooms. “At ...

Should you cover your central air conditioner in the winter? As fall descends upon us, we know winter’s on its way. This time of year, there’s no shortage of tasks for homeowners to check off their to ...

If you need proof that prices are soaring, just check out your local grocery store. Or your energy bill. Or, well, just about anything, really. As one Hawaiian homeowner found out, it's the same when ...

A popular Midea air conditioner became a mold-contaminated health hazard that caused lasting respiratory issues, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court by two customers. Midea and Lowe’s sold ...

Harvesting day at a Scoto Bros Farming Inc tomato field near Planada in 2013. Loren Scoto saw his Canadian buyers for his tomatoes go elsewhere due to tariffs. [email protected] A Central ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. CENTRAL COAST – Communities from Monterey to Ventura are celebrating the eighth annual California Clean Air Day today, Oct. 1.

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues. The libraries closed due to cooling issues ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Wildfires burning in central Washington are producing smoke causing poor air quality across the state and dangerous health conditions on Thursday. According to Spokane Regional Clean ...