4 d. ago Drivers are 'adding to their fuel bill' by using car's air con 'wrong'

Amid the warm weather, motorists have been warned they're using their car's air conditioning 'all wrong'. Experts say incorrect use of the air con system could be adding to your fuel bill

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4 d. ago I tried Sony’s new wearable air conditioner and it cooled me down instantly

The new device automatically reacts to the temperature to keep you cool

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4 d. ago BBC insiders breathe a sigh of relief after loose cannon Gary Lineker is finally given the bullet, writes MIKE KEEGAN

MIKE KEEGAN: From the stifling heat of Mexico's Azteca Stadium to the air conditioning of Match of the Day's Salford studio, Gary Lineker has made a career out of making the right call.

Politics

9 d. ago Tariffs could hike up your air conditioning bill for your home and car this summer

A coolant shortage and forecasts calling for rising temperatures are both likely to contribute to air conditioning price increases

Society

1 week ago ‘This cooling face tool instantly soothed my puffy eyes after a long flight’

If you struggle with a puffy face and eyes, especially during hay fever season, when travelling or after late nights, this new facial gadget is a must, says our beauty editor

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1 week ago Amazon's 'magic' £15 cooling spray hailed as a 'godsend' during the heatwave

Beat the heat with this cooling spray that can provide that "instant" relief.

Economics

1 week ago Best air conditioning units to keep your home cool this summer

For when your fan just won’t cut it

Society

1 week ago You can save £50 on Amazon's portable air conditioner as Wales hits 24C this week

With the heat continuing in Wales this week, stay cool with this portable air conditioner from Amazon

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2 w. ago How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action

Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nationsFrom the lush gardens of the Four Seasons luxury hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, amid banks of bougainvillaea and trailing jasmine, green lawns and air-conditioned courtyards, the surrounding desert is kept at bay by hidden sprinklers, and the chaotic poverty of the rest of Egypt by high walls and discreet security.In late 2022, on the sidelines of the Cop27 UN climate conference, the former UK prime minister Tony Blair was holding high-level meetings with senior figures from politics and business. His role in the negotiations raised questions for some, who began to worry that, having been a respected elder statesman on the subject – one who as prime minister crafted the UK’s first real climate measures, and made it the priority for the UK presidency of the G8 group of countries in 2005 – he might now be becoming, in the words of one Whitehall insider, “a serious threat...

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2 w. ago Only use car air con when driving on these roads to save money, say experts

Following this expert advice can make sure you are getting the most of your air conditioning whilst also saving your fuel

Transport

3 w. ago Our favourite budget portable air conditioner is at its lowest ever price

Cool your home for less with this deal on our best affordable portable AC unit

Economics

3 w. ago Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt

Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity poleJapan’s busiest bullet train line was brought to a halt on Wednesday after a metre-long snake wrapped itself around a power line, shorting the electricity supply and stranding hundreds of passengers.Shinkansen trains running between Tokyo and Osaka were brought to a standstill by the snake, with news reports showing footage of people inside trains waiting for services to resume. Power did not appear to have been cut inside trains, with lights and air conditioning still functioning, according to passengers. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

It's a great time of year to invest in air conditioning and beat the rush ahead of the summer

Economics

3 w. ago Shocking list of cities where polluted air is slowly killing its residents

A shocking new report has revealed the most dangerous US cities for air pollution, where toxic conditions could be damaging residents' health day after day.

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