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Klima-Agence: How to keep your home cool during extreme heat
Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking
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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· Jul 7, 2026
Heat, humidity and health
Heat, humidity and health
Euro Weekly News
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
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
· 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.
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· Jul 13, 2026
Warm morning in Delhi as AQI stays 'poor' for second day
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Global News
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· Jun 30, 2026
Life-threatening temperatures are gripping US cities — here are some hacks to stay cool without AC
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MakeUseOf
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· Jun 22, 2026
8 hacks to cool your home quickly without air-con
Combat the heatwave with these quick tips and tricks.
Fortune
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am
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