When the time comes to monitor emergence and development, consider the role heat measurement standards called growing degree days (GDDs), or growing degree units, play in the process. People think in ...

The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what kind to buy.Adding insulation can be a low-cost way to cut energy ...

As the Chicago area braces for a significant blast of hot temperatures and dangerous conditions, residents will once again have to acquaint themselves with specific measurements and terms. One of the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — When you hear the term “heat index” in the forecast, it’s usually paired with a much higher number than the actual temperature. For example, you might hear us say “It’s 94 ...