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Keeping cool without AC: Our readers share their tips

Friday, July 31, 2026


Readers shared methods for managing heat without air conditioning, including strategies such as adjusting window coverings, using fans, adjusting sleep schedules, and modifying clothing choices. The outlet collected these responses from its readership in response to a request for heat management techniques.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/g-s1-136442/extreme-heat-air-conditioning-keeping-cool

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