Stay Cool in Heat Waves Using Latest Sport Science // Published on Jul 28, 2016
Global average temperatures have soared up from climate change. The first 6 months of 2016 were 1.3 C warmer than pre-industrial.
Many parts of the world are getting extreme heat, including most of the US. Parts of the Middle-East reached over 129 F (54 C). How does a person survive this?
I use the latest sport science to suggest simple strategies for staying cool; and discuss the concept of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature WBGT.
Paul Beckwith, Climate System Scientist 