Advice to Beat the Heat , From the Hottest Places , in the World.
Lifehacker reports that as global warming
changes the climate, people around the world
must contend with rising temperatures.
Lifehacker reports that as global warming
changes the climate, people around the world
must contend with rising temperatures.
Average temperatures around
the world are expected to rise. .
Lifehacker recently offered readers advice
from areas of the world that have already
learned to deal with extreme heat. .
White roofs:, In Indonesia, researchers found that painting roofs
with a special thermal-reflective paint cooled
buildings by as much as 50° Fahrenheit.
White, loose clothing:, In the Middle East, India, and most other
places where it’s hot, many people wear
light-colored, loose clothing made of natural fiber.
Similar to the white roof,
the goal is to reflect the
sunlight away from yourself.
Conical hats:, The traditional sedge hat is worn throughout Asian.
It was specifically designed to combat the heat.
These lightweight hats are usually made
of bamboo, and are large enough to
protect the wearer from both sun and rain.
Cool your neck:, In many of the hottest parts of the world, people
wear a versatile cotton towel that that can be be
used as a scarf, a head covering or a face mask.
In the heat, it’s often soaked it in water and draped
over the neck and shoulders for personal cooling