3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (643+ words) Geothermal systems can be attractive because they tap stable underground temperatures instead of relying on outdoor air. Buying a home with unfamiliar heating equipment can feel like inheriting a mystery. One buyer considering purchasing a 2007 house with original geothermal HVAC…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (428+ words) The unit was reportedly fitted with wood, foam, and tape. One tenant's attempt to stay cool turned into a frustrating utility surprise after a broken window AC was replaced with a smaller unit, causing their monthly electric bill to soar....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (578+ words) "Subtle, immature faults may pose a greater seismic hazard than the prominent, large faults that we traditionally focus on." A rare jolt hit New Jersey in April when a magnitude 4.8 earthquake sent tremors across the East Coast, startling millions. Researchers…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (517+ words) "The number of marine heatwave days globally has more than tripled since the early 1990s." The planet's oceans have crossed a troubling threshold. Daily global average sea surface temperatures reached 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius), the highest reading on record. Scientists are…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (353+ words) Notre Dame is tapping energy from below the surface as it adds a third geothermal heating plant beneath Walsh Family Hall of Architecture to upgrade its system and reduce its carbon footprint on campus. WSBT reported this new plant is…...