How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment? As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.

California drivers facing costly air conditioning repairs may have new financial relief through a program designed to help cover expenses.

As summer temperatures rise, battle lines have been drawn between those who want air conditioning and those who worry over the environmental cost.

Austin's new rule requires property managers to keep air conditioning units no hotter than 85 degrees and at least 15 degrees below outside temperatures.

Air conditioning is expensive to buy – and uses lots of energy. Here are some other ways to keep cool in a heatwave Wandering into an air-conditioned shop or spending the day in an air-conditioned ...

As heat waves become more common, Statistics Canada is out with a new report which shows who still doesn't have air conditioning and why.

During the summer months, the last thing you want is a car with no air conditioning. If your vents are making you sweat, here's what to do.

About 39 million Americans don't use AC. While many can't afford it or don't need it, some have other reasons for giving it up.

Despite the stifling temperatures in France in recent days, many French people remain deeply resistant to air conditioning - from concerns about health risks, environmental damage and excessive ...

Homes with air conditioning are hard to come by in Germany, leading some residents to install their own. But whether you rent or own your home, there are some rules you should know before doing so.

Many residents are being forced to ride out the heat wave with the help of electric fans, ice packs, and cold showers.