Last month marked the second-hottest September on record and followed the hottest summer ever, demonstrating a troubling trend in global temperatures that threatens human health and safety.
Matthew Huber highlighted, 'It's scary as hell,' emphasizing the urgency of the situation as rising temperatures may exceed the body’s natural coping mechanisms.
Dr. Huber and Steven Sherwood identified a critical limit to human heat tolerance linked to wet bulb temperatures, framing it as vital for understanding future climate impacts.
They explained that increased humidity exacerbates heat, significantly reducing the body's ability to evaporate sweat—responsible for up to 80% of heat loss—indicating a serious public health concern.
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