Peter du Toit on Nostr: As more people become exposed to heat, it is *critical* that we understand the impact ...
As more people become exposed to heat, it is *critical* that we understand the impact on the human body.
‼️ We have been underestimating the risk of #heatwaves
“Our physiology-based survival limits show a vast underestimation of risks by the 35°C Tw* model in hot-dry conditions. Updated survivability limits correspond to Tw~25.8–34.1°C (young) and ~21.9–33.7°C (old)—0.9–13.1°C lower than Tw = 35 °C”
*Tw = wet-bulb temperature
Study:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-43121-5.pdf#ClimateLiteracy #Heatwaves
Published at
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