Firefighters clear overheating equipment at Stanford lab

Dreames newest vacuum mop basically pressure-washes your floors

The Aero Ultra Steam tackles heavy-duty messes using a combination of hot water, high-heat steam, and foaming soap.

Heat stress affects one in three workers in Greece, report finds

One in three Greek workers has been exposed to extreme heat in the workplace – well above the EU average of one in five – according to the country’s workplace safety institute.

Cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights enters fifth day

Air quality remains unhealthy in areas surrounding the warehouse burning in Boyle Heights, five days after the cold storage facility caught fire. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff and Carlos Saucedo report. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

How to Keep Yourself Safe in an Extreme Heat Wave

Heat can be deadly. Here are ways to protect yourself during high temps.

See how bad the air quality in D.C. really got after the Freedom 250 fireworks

Air quality in Washington, D.C., remained at unhealthy levels for more than 10 hours after the 40-minute fireworks show over the National Mall, according to data from AirNow, a website maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency reporting air quality measurements from physical sensors. Jason Hill, an environmental scientist at the University of Minnesota who reviewed []

Are You Fighting the Heat with Air Conditioning?

Professor Miloš Banjac from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering says that proper maintenance, correct temperature settings, and energy efficiency are essential for the healthy and rational use of air conditioning during increasingly hot summers.

How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during a heatwave

Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).

The Curator: The best waterproof makeup products to try this summer

These waterproof makeup essentials from Urban Decay, MAC, Maybelline and more are built to withstand heat, sweat and everything summer throws your way.

What are your working rights during a heatwave?

Employers have a responsibility.

Check your AC: 13,000 units recalled over fire risk

More than 13,000 air conditioning units were recalled for a fire hazard as a dangerous heatwave hits two-thirds of the U.S. ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Smoke Chokes Southern California for Fifth Day

A fire at a cold storage warehouse near downtown Los Angeles continued pumping fumes across Southern California five days after it ignited, prompting emergency declarations as air quality reached unhealthy levels.

Hazmat response tied to teen’s garage lab in Irvine, California

Federal agents and hazardous materials crews are examining possible hazardous materials at a home in Irvine, California, after a chemical odor was reported in the same neighborhood where a teenager’s garage lab led to a similar response earlier this year, according to officials and local media. The Orange County Fire Authority and the Irvine Police [] The post Hazmat response tied to teen’s garage lab in Irvine, California appeared first on BNO News.

Best air conditioning units 2026, tried and tested in the UK heatwave

For when your fan just won’t cut it

Heat dome to bring dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

Heat dome to bring dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

Is there ANY place you can actually get an air conditioning unit? From secondhand appliances to hiring services (and even international train journeys) - the different ways you can try and snag a cooling gadget as the heatwave scorches on

Is there ANY place you can actually get an air conditioning unit? From secondhand appliances to hiring services (and even international train journeys) - the different ways you can try and snag a cooling gadget as the heatwave scorches on

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

Most people know that heat waves can be dangerous. What they may not realize is that the heat indoors can be much worse than outdoors. When the power goes out and air conditioning stops, a house starts to function like a greenhouse. Heat enters ...

California declares emergency over Los Angeles warehouse fire

State mobilizes masks, air purifiers and other resources as smoke from days-long blaze impacts air quality, according to media reports

How to fix our overheating hospitals and schools, according to experts

Recent soaring temperatures saw MRI machines failing, bins left rotting and widespread travel chaos – raising questions about the UK’s ability to cope with extreme heat

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Professional fireworks in storage unit prompt evacuation of Eindhoven apartment complex

A large quantity of professional fireworks was found in a basement storage unit of an apartment building in Eindhoven on Tuesday evening.

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

Europe's Come-to-AC Moment

In stifling apartments and sweaty row houses in England, Germany, and even Scandinavia, some Europeans are considering a very American idea: They really need an air conditioner. One of their most accessible options, though, might feel unfamiliar to anyone accustomed to central air. Among Europe's commonly used types of air conditioning is a clunky, inefficient unit that stands a few feet high and has a wide exhaust tube meant to go out a window. Such units are typically a panic-buy on a hot weekend, Brian Motherway, the head of energy efficiency at the International Energy Agency, told me. People grab the first machine they see and end up living with it for a decade, he said...

Stay cool anywhere: Top portable accessories in 2026 for beating the summer heat

Hot weather heroes: 15 best portable cooling accessories in 2026 for on-the-go relief.

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Industrial Sites in Saratov Region Kills 1

Officials said drones targeted industrial facilities, while unverified reports claimed multiple oil refineries were damaged across Russia.

'Little-known' heatstroke symptom in dogs RSPCA says affects mouth

The RSPCA has issued advice on how to spot the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs

Some firetrucks operate without air conditioning during intense heat

The Holly Springs Fire Department said three of its six front-line vehicles are without functioning air conditioning. Temperatures have reached triple digits several days so far in the month of July.

Some states rolling back worker heat protections

The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, including Florida, have rolled them back.

Solar-Covered Warehouse Fire Sparks Air Quality Fears in Los Angeles

A fire at a 500,000-square-foot Los Angeles warehouse covered in solar panels has blanketed nearby communities with smoke for days, prompting residents to ask a simple question: What exactly are we breathing? The frozen-food storage facility, operated by Michigan-based Lineage Logistics, has walls densely lined with insulation. According to firefighters, the insulation continued to smolder...

Britain Is Boiling

With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency. With Michael Walker.

How to stay cool in a heat wave — even without air conditioning

Dangerous heat is gripping much of the U.S. and Europe. Here's what health experts recommend if you don't have air conditioning, from finding public cooling spaces to creating a "cool place" to sleep at home.

दक्षिण कोरियाद्वारा पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ चेतावनी जारी

सियोल। दक्षिण कोरियाले यस वर्ष लागू गरिएको नयाँ वर्गीकरण प्रणालीअन्तर्गत आइतबार पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ (अत्यधिक गर्मीको लहर) चेतावनी जारी गरेको छ। चेतावनीसँगै सर्वसाधारणलाई बाहिरी गतिविधि रोक्न र शरीरलाई शीतल राख्न आग्रह गरिएको छ। नयाँ प्रणालीअनुसार, कुनै क्षेत्रमा महसुस गरिने तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३८ डिग्री सेल्सियस वा वास्तविक तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३९ डिग्री सेल्सियस पुग्ने पूर्वानुमान भएमा, []

Using GUSH For Some Of My Oil/Gas Sector Exposure

Using GUSH For Some Of My Oil/Gas Sector Exposure

Life-threatening heat will blanket the US through July 4. These at-home hacks can keep you cool without the AC

Sweltering conditions are expected to last through the weekend

Drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery in Russia's Saratov – videos

Drones targeted an oil refinery in Saratov and the Borisoglebsk air base in Russia overnight, triggering fires.

8 Effortless Summer Work Outfit Formulas That Feel as Cool as They Look

Trust me, these outfits can withstand sweaty commutes and frigid office AC.

Hundreds of tonnes of asbestos found at 224 sites across Northern Ireland - including 120 tonnes at controversial bonfire site

120 tonnes of deadly material was on controversial Meridi Street bonfire site when it was lit last July, NIEA confirms

Getting your AC serviced? How to check if the right gas is being used

So how do you know if the right gas is being filled in your air conditioner? Here's what every AC owner needs to check.

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.

European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge

Seoul / Beijing Reuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, China’s Midea and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales. Air conditioning is common throughout buildings, transport and homes in major cities across Asia, but it is rare in Europe and people are The post European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Expert reveals how hot weather can affect your body - including increased risk of organ failure from heat stroke

Expert reveals how hot weather can affect your body - including increased risk of organ failure from heat stroke