Data reveals hidden divide in coping with heat waves

PHYSorg
Jan 29, 2026, 2:52 pm60 pts
A new study tracking the movements of 1 billion mobile phone devices has exposed how wealth and age create a hidden divide in people's ability to withstand heat waves. Scientists analyzing data from record-breaking temperatures in 2023 found that common measures to protect people living in cities—such as…

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