Humidity May Prove Breaking Point for Some Areas as Temperatures Rise, Says Study

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Dec 22, 2017, 11:27 am35 pts
Climate scientists say that killer heat waves will become increasingly prevalent in many regions as climate warms. However, most projections leave out a major factor that could worsen things: humidity, which can greatly magnify the effects of heat alone. Now, a new global study projects that in coming decades…

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