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How extreme heat and high wet-bulb temperatures kill people. Wet-bulb temperature is a measure of heat stress that combines air temperature and humidity. It is the lowest temperature that can be reached by evaporating water. When wet-bulb temperature exceeds 35°C, the human body cannot cool itself by sweating and can suffer from fatal heat stroke. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of such deadly conditions.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-10/explainer-how-extreme-heat-and-high-wet-bulb-temperatures-kill-people