Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Our homes use a lot of energy. The huge amounts ...

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A French startup believes it's cracked the code on keeping homes cool without the excessive energy bills and environmental concerns. Caeli Energie, a company based in Grenoble, says its system can ...

In Louisiana, the average temperature during the summer is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more, with highs reaching up to 105 degrees. When you're home during the summer, turning your air conditioner to ...

How can energy-efficient light bulbs, bricks, and buildings cut costs and improve energy security? In this episode of The Development Podcast, we discover that energy efficiency doesn’t just save ...

Switching from gas to electric heating may be one of the most effective ways US homeowners can cut energy use, a new study suggests. Penn State researchers analyzed nearly 18,500 homes across all 50 ...

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