1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (456+ words) "There has been an increase in the number of people waiting to come in." Finding a safe place to cool off can be difficult when cooling centers quickly reach capacity. In Santa Maria, California, with temperatures rising above 100 degrees, residents…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago   (470+ words) The automation can be especially useful when storms arrive quickly or when homeowners are away. Tesla is reminding Powerwall owners that one of the backup battery's most practical features could soon become much more important. As forecasters warn that El…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago   (655+ words) "It's under factory warranty. Tell them to go pound sand." One homeowner said an HVAC technician removed the system's blower assembly before getting approval, turning a service call into a confusing dispute over what work had actually been authorized first....

12+ hour, 8+ min ago   (632+ words) "The city is running a race where the finish line, clean air, is receding farther and farther." Mexico City's efforts to clean up the air have led to several measurable improvements. Ground-level ozone, however, has been stubborn. Researchers say the…...

11+ hour, 44+ min ago   (475+ words) "This El Niño that we're dealing with is likely going to be the strongest on record we've seen since we started keeping records." A powerful El Niño is giving global temperatures an extra boost, and one meteorologist predicts it will…...

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (709+ words) Some of the highest heat-index readings were seen in Central and South Central L.A. Southern California humidity hits an all-time high after 46 years, putting a question mark on the state's trademark "dry heat." A spell of unusual moisture has driven humidity…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (554+ words) When the power goes out, it can be worse than inconvenient; it can be dangerous. Thunderstorms sweeping across El Paso County, Texas left thousands of El Paso Electric customers without power, causing an immediate risk for residents who depend on…...

15+ hour ago   (567+ words) More greenery in a neighborhood can also help reduce stress and support better mental health. Massachusetts residents in several Greater Boston communities have an opportunity to bring more shade to their neighborhoods — and potentially cut down on home cooling costs…...

15+ hour, 12+ min ago   (618+ words) Once panels are added, rain and snow may no longer travel across a roof the same way. A rooftop solar setup is supposed to lower utility bills, not send a sheet of rain pouring over the side of the house....

20+ hour, 24+ min ago   (442+ words) "If there's some inconsistent burning, you can have CO poisoning." As Western New York heads toward heating season, Rich Silvaroli, former fire chief with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, said households should not wait until the first cold snap to…...