Dangerous levels of heat and humidity rising in frequency, study says

Mongabay
May 13, 2020, 10:42 am218 pts
Have you ever stepped outside on a hot, humid day and — instantly starting to sweat — told yourself that the temperature must be higher than what the thermometer says? That’s because at higher levels of humidity, sweat evaporates more slowly, making it harder for the human body to cool itself down. The…

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