One of Knoxville’s most important historical libraries – the Calvin M. McClung Collection – suffered water damage earlier this week, as air conditioners and humidifier systems leaked into the building’s storage areas. Approximately 200 books were damaged by the leak, … Continue reading
<<< Part One 4. The 1995 Chicago City Heat Wave Source: http://tinyurl.com/2wpkxhw Chicago wasn’t the most desirable city in the mid-1990s. With its reputation damaged by crime and the economy still recovering from the early 1990s recession, the Windy City … Continue reading
You pay through the nose for the liberty of spending good times with the likes of Mickey, Minnie and Pluto – yet for all of Disney World’s fun and fantasia, queueing in scorching hot temperatures for half the day isn’t … Continue reading
While Brazil’s capital city certainly isn’t renowned for cool temperatures, few residents expected summer heat levels to reach almost 40°C. Average high temperatures throughout March and April tend to hover around 32°C, but this year’s heat wave has seen daytime … Continue reading
Despite Google’s reputation as a ‘green’ corporate giant, the California-based search company is fighting back against new power regulations that would cause significant problems for their air conditioner data centres. Claiming that they do not object to energy guidelines and … Continue reading
When the King and Queen of Britain stayed in Washington in June 1939, with the temperature in the sticky 90s F (high 30s C), they asked for hot-water bottles at the White House! Presumably, they were trying to make some … Continue reading
Utah Governor Gary Herbert voted against legislation requiring consumers to limit their air conditioning usage in exchange for a $20 power credit. The move, one applauded by the state’s residents, highlights the need for air conditioning in one of the … Continue reading
Located in tropical South Asia, Bangladesh is one of the world’s hottest countries, and certainly a haven for ultra-hot, highly polluted urban areas. But despite the heat, the government will begin imposing severe restrictions on electricity usage including air conditioning … Continue reading
Despite Western Australia’s status as one of Australia’s most consistently hot geographical areas, the State’s education board has decided to limit the number of air conditioners installed in new school buildings and existing classrooms. The policy is in line with … Continue reading
Need to travel to somewhere hot? If the winter cold spell is getting you down, a quick trip to one of these tropical hot-spots could be just what’s needed. However, you’d better be comfortable with an air conditioner – with … Continue reading
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