Anne Ominous on Nostr: new article on lab tests of the impact of hot & humid environments on ppl. their ...
new article on lab tests of the impact of hot & humid environments on ppl.
their conclusion? a #WetBulb of only 88C is actually really dangerous. ( = ~100F at 50% humidity)
'A combo of temp. & humidity causing a person’s core temp to rise is called the “critical environmental limit." Below limit, a body can maintain a stable core temp over time. Above limit, core temp rises continuously & risk of heat illness w prolonged exposure increases'
#Climate #wx #ClimateChange
https://theconversation.com/how-hot-is-too-hot-for-the-human-body-our-lab-found-heat-humidity-gets-dangerous-faster-than-many-people-realize-185593
their conclusion? a #WetBulb of only 88C is actually really dangerous. ( = ~100F at 50% humidity)
'A combo of temp. & humidity causing a person’s core temp to rise is called the “critical environmental limit." Below limit, a body can maintain a stable core temp over time. Above limit, core temp rises continuously & risk of heat illness w prolonged exposure increases'
#Climate #wx #ClimateChange
https://theconversation.com/how-hot-is-too-hot-for-the-human-body-our-lab-found-heat-humidity-gets-dangerous-faster-than-many-people-realize-185593