How to stay cool without AC

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.31.21 In case you haven't noticed, climate change is sending Earth into a hell spiral. In the last few months, parts of the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada have quite literally melted under the hottest temperatures ever recorded there. The US Southwest and Northeast are roiling again, and the West is entering yet another Mad Maxian wildfire season. For now, this is the only planet we've got, so you may as well learn a few tricks on coping with the heat. Air-conditioning is still a luxury for many people, and even in the US and Canada, it's not ubiquitous. Plus, if you're trying to reduce your environmental footprint, ditching the energy-sucking air conditioner can make a real difference. But that means you'll have to rely on other methods to stay cool. We looked at which kinds of clothes you should wear, which foods you should eat, and even how to open the windows in a room to ensure max airflow. Read our guide to defeating the heat without relying on AC, plus a few other tips and tricks, below. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more.     How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning Whether you're sweltering outdoors or in, we've got tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and which cooling gadgets can help. How to Make Better Coffee at Home Stuck indoors with no espresso machine? Not to worry, these tips and tools will help you brew café-quality joe at home. Want to Grow Your Own Food? Try a Hydroponic Garden Today's home kits are stylish, smart, and easier to use than ever. Here's how to get started. How to Get a Battery Replacement For Your Aging Smartphone Most manufacturers want you to believe you can't replace your battery, but that's not true. Doing so can add years of life to your device. Want to Write Better? Here Are Some Tools to Help You Improve Whether you're drafting a memo or promoting a book, technology can make the task easier than ever. GET WIRED End of Summer Sale: Get WIRED for $10 $5. Get the print edition and exclusive subscriber-only content. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now.       When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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