AC Access Divide in America | Topeka News

A blistering heat wave swept across the U.S., exposing a stark reality: air conditioning isn’t a universal luxury. While nearly all homes in Kansas have AC, nationwide disparities are alarming—with some California and Colorado counties seeing just 35% of homes equipped. This gap, shaped by income, location, and housing age, turns a comfort into a survival necessity. As climate change intensifies and AC strains power grids, people are turning to passive cooling solutions like green roofs and thermal materials to beat the heat sustainably. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9d4976ce421a608