We finally can open our windows and enjoy the fresh air. The temperatures actually feel like fall, and the freshness in the air might remind you why you live in Arizona in the first place.
We’re finally out of the heat — without relying on air conditioning.
You may have noticed something unique to Arizona is that sometimes the cooling units are on the roof.
In this week’s episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we answer a listener’s question about this phenomenon by going through the history and future of Arizona cooling systems.
Listen to the episode:
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