A fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. A new study has found that while high-speed fan use slightly reduced ...

As New Yorkers sweat through relentless heat this summer, many are cranking up electric fans in a desperate bid for relief. But a shocking new study throws cold water on the popular cooling fix, ...

Michiganders can use fans as an option to cool their homes this season. Be sure to face your box fans the right direction in windows this summer. The box fans consume less energy than air conditioners ...

To cool your home, face box fans out on the hottest side of your home and in on the coolest side. Box fans are energy-efficient, consuming around 75 watts per hour, significantly less than most air ...

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 ...

As the UK teeters on the brink of 35C heatwave conditions, experts are cautioning against the use of electric fans if temperatures rise above that temperature. The Met Office has forecast that ...