Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
Summary
A new study shows that many countries, including Mexico, Italy, and Kenya, are experiencing one to two more months of heat stress each year compared to the 1970s. The rising heat and humidity make it harder for people to cool down, increasing health risks during heat waves.Key Facts
- Heat stress means how hot it feels to people, considering temperature, humidity, and wind.
- The study used the Universal Thermal Climate Index to measure human heat stress.
- Some regions have gained up to 50 extra days of strong heat stress annually since the 1970s.
- Southern Europe, including Italy and Spain, faces almost a full month more of strong heat stress days.
- Parts of the U.S., like Texas and Florida, experience 15 to 25 days of very strong heat stress each year now.
- Humid heat is especially dangerous because it stops sweat from cooling the body effectively.
- Heat stress seasons are getting longer, adding to the risk for people living in these areas.
- The increase in heat stress is linked to global warming caused by burning coal, oil, and gas.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.