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Klima-Agence: How to keep your home cool during extreme heat

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Klima-Agence: How to keep your home cool during extreme heat

As heatwaves become longer and nights stay warmer, Klima-Agence experts Fenn Faber and Sarah Juchems urge households to focus first on keeping heat out rather than relying on energy-intensive cooling.

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Vogue

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Chose Scorching Looks

Hot designs for some sweltering summer temperatures, care of Charli XCX, Zendaya, Zoë Kravitz, and more.

CNET

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· Jul 2, 2026

I Love to Cook But Hate to Sweat. Here's How I Keep My Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

Summer cooking doesn't have to mean a sweltering kitchen. Here's how I keep my cool during the warmest months.

The Local Germany

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· Jun 30, 2026

Germany's aversion to air conditioning is melting in the heat

The debate around air conditioning in Germany was reignited by a record-breaking heatwave which showed that widespread access to cooling is a matter of public health and safety.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Heat, humidity and health

Heat, humidity and health

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 4, 2026

This air conditioning mistake could cost you €3,000

Spain’s summer heat can make air conditioning feel less like a luxury and more like a survival tool. But before []

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Too Hot for Art? Some Paris Museums and Landmarks Close or Reduce Hours Amid a Record Heat Wave in Europe

Meanwhile, other institutions offer their air-conditioned spaces as a way for residents and tourists to beat the heat

BBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 1, 2026

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.

The Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

Record-breaking heatwave forecast to hit UK as health warnings issued

The sweltering heat could last until at least Thursday, said the Met Office, sparking weather warnings and concerns for vulnerable people.

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 9, 2026

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 4, 2026

Light and Easy Summer Meals That Keep You Refreshed During Hot Days

Beat the summer heat with light, refreshing meals that keep you energized and hydrated. Discover easy recipes perfect for hot days

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

After Driest June In Years, IMD Says July Monsoon Outlook Remains Muted

Maximum temperatures during July are expected to remain above normal across most of the country, barring a few isolated pockets of west-central India.

CBC News

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· Sep 18, 2025

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

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

NL Times

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Heatwave: Defqon.1, TT Assen ready for 38°C days; More events cancelled

Several major events in the Netherlands, including the TT Assen and Defqon.1, Jera On Air, and Lago Lago festivals are continuing despite the extreme heat, which could rise to 38 degrees Celsius.

Associated Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

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.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Warm morning in Delhi as AQI stays 'poor' for second day

The city's primary weather station at Safdarjung had recorded a minimum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius a day earlier

Global News

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Curator: Viral summer bestsellers that will help you beat the heat this season

From JISULIFE wearable neck fans to BOGI cooling towels and a Coleman cooler, these viral summer bestsellers help you stay cool no matter how high the temperature climbs.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe sizzles: Records its hottest June as heatwaves surge, says EU Monitor

Average temperature in western Europe reached 20.74C in June, over 3C above the 1991-2020 norm, as per the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Grist

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· Jul 11, 2026

How to build homes that can survive extreme heat

As heat waves strain the power grid, passive cooling can help homes stay safer when the air goes out.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 9, 2026

Heat is here to stay: Irish cities urgently need more trees

As Europe swelters through another summer of record temperatures, trees, wetlands and other nature-based solutions are becoming essential tools for keeping cities cooler.

The Independent

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· Jun 30, 2026

Life-threatening temperatures are gripping US cities — here are some hacks to stay cool without AC 

Sweltering conditions are expected to last through the weekend

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 11, 2026

I added humidity triggers to my thermostat's schedule and my AC finally makes sense

Running my air conditioning off a humidity set point helps maintain comfort.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ireland weather: Expert pinpoints exact date sizzling temperatures will return as downpours to follow heatwave

Cooler and wetter conditions are set to replace this week's scorching temperatures - but we might not have too long to until the glorious summer weather returns

Eunews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Eurostat: Energy use for cooling in EU households doubled in six years

Brussels – There has been a steady, gradual increase in energy consumption for domestic cooling: in the European Union, this reached 80,400 terajoules (TJ) in 2024, double the 2018 figure of 40,500 TJ. According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, as temperatures rise, air conditioning is playing an increasingly important role in combating the heat. Between []

Wired

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...

It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...

Irish Star

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· Jul 1, 2026

These bestselling fans can help you stay cool during the Fourth of July heatwave

Keep your home cooler without relying on the AC around the clock. These bestselling fan deals are perfect for tackling the expected Fourth of July heatwave.

Reuters

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· Jul 3, 2026

What do heatwaves cost?

A heat dome is sitting over the U.S. from the East Coast to the Midwest, sending temperatures up to 115 Fahrenheit. Elena Casas explains how that's not just uncomfortable — it could be very expensive. #heatwave #cost #economy #climatechange

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 23, 2026

We’ve reached summer stagnation

The typical summer heat high has built into the area, making for quiet hot conditions.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 30, 2026

Moonlight movies to miniatures: 11 great things for this summer

It’s hot but that doesn’t mean your brain has to turn into mush. Here are some great things to do...

PolitiFact

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· Jun 22, 2026

Children, older people are more vulnerable to heat strokes. Here’s how to stay safe this summer

Tips to spot — and prevent — a heat stroke this summer

RedState

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· Jun 23, 2026

Germany's New Lunatic Heat Tips: Ban AC, Suffer In the Dark

Germany's New Lunatic Heat Tips: Ban AC, Suffer In the Dark

The West Australian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

8 hacks to cool your home quickly without air-con

Combat the heatwave with these quick tips and tricks.

Fortune

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· Jun 30, 2026

America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am

Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.

The Local France

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· Jun 13, 2022

Six of the coolest places in France to avoid the summer heat

From caves to catacombes, lakes to France's coldest village - if you're not a fan of the heat, here are 6 places you can go to stay cool this summer.

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