Le corps humain surchauffe plus tôt que prévu lorsque la températures et le taux d’humidité augmentent de concert, ce qui n’est pas sans conséquences dans un contexte de changement climatique.
- Professor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Human Performance, Penn State
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize.
As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.
After the announcement of President Biden’s heat initiative, The Conversation revisits stories on high summer temperatures and human health.
New research on young, healthy humans found the body begins overheating when exposed to temperatures and humidity lower than previously believed.
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