PHOENIX — Monsoon rains are great for dropping temperatures overnight, but their high humidity can cause big problems with air-conditioning units. Rain causes the dew point to spike, creating more ...

To combat stickier weather, air conditioners need to go from cooling machines to humidity gulpers. THANE, India — In this tropical city, where humidity levels oscillate between muggy and oppressive ...

Across much of the world, hotter days are no longer arriving alone. The air itself is changing, sometimes turning from dry ...

We have had a week of high heat and humidity, which means we’re cranking up the air conditioners and the fans to beat it. One homeowner has the right idea by setting the thermostat to auto so the air ...