This summer's heat wave in North America, propelled by a heat dome affecting the Midwest and Northeast, has resulted in record-breaking temperatures impacting millions. While air-conditioning is the primary method to cope, experts from Scientific American highlight affordable alternatives for staying cool, especially for those without AC. Individual temperature preferences vary based on age, medical conditions, and climate acclimatization, emphasizing the importance of recognizing personal cooling needs in affected households.
As the heat soars, more air conditioners will be switched on, but it’s important to use air-conditioning effectively. There are other ways to help keep a home relatively cool.
Different people have different temperature needs; certain medical conditions or medications can impair the body's ability to regulate its temperatures.
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