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How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?

The Guardian - UK

I’m Australian, so I know how to cope with heatwaves: here are my tips for keeping cool

As parts of the UK swelter, try these low-energy ways to cool down – from fly screens and no-cook meals to air coolers that use a fraction of the electricity of aircon

The Guardian - UK

‘Non-survivable’: heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

Analysis of six extreme heatwaves found when temperature and humidity were accounted for, all were potentially deadly for older people

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Fever dream: Australia sweltered through one of the hottest summers on record, with little relief at night

Data shows that some locations stayed well above 30C through the night during a heatwave in late January

The Guardian - AU

Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals

Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year from combined effects of failure to tackle climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Local sport feeling the heat as temperatures rise

Hot, humid conditions are not only risky for professional athletes but amateurs as well, with differing fitness levels requiring tailored cooling strategies.

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How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

When dangerous heat waves strike, what happens inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees

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What happens to your body during extreme heat?

Heatwaves kill more people than any other natural hazard but it’s not just daytime temperatures that matter – hot nights are considered the danger zone, say experts

The Guardian - AU

Dew point and sticky sweat: why humidity is so uncomfortable

Wondering why it’s been so hard to cool down in Sydney of late? The amount of moisture in the air has a lot to do with that

The Guardian - AU

‘You are sweating half a litre an hour’: what happens to your body when dehydrated – and how to avoid it

As Australia stares down a predicted very hot summer, dehydration presents a serious – but preventable – health risk for many of us

The Guardian - AU

Australians are being urged to develop heatwave plans. Here’s what you need to know

What to do and when to seek help as El Niño brings a higher risk of bushfires and health issues this summer

The Guardian - AU

How to stay cool without air con – and help take some heat off the planet

Research suggests UK homes are uniquely unprepared to cope with rising global temperatures – but there are greener solutions to uncomfortable heat than air conditioning

The Guardian - UK

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.

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Here's what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly

Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave.

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NSW heatwave drives highest demand for power in three years

Electricity grid ‘held up well’ as state’s residents required 13,136 megawatts on third-hottest March day on record

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Heat researchers call for Australia's pram safety guidelines to be updated after world-first study

Heat researchers from Sydney University are calling for Australia's pram safety guidelines to be updated after releasing a world-first study.

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A-Leagues to revise heat policy after Canberra v Western women's game goes ahead in extreme conditions

A 3pm game between Canberra United and Western United resulted in multiple players experiencing symptoms of heat strain, prompting the APL to revise its threshold.

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How to stay cool at home in a heatwave while saving money and reducing carbon emissions

As power prices rise alongside the mercury, and the world continues to pump carbon emissions into the atmosphere, what can we do to stay cool at home?

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Wales Online

Memories of 'sweatbox' Cardiff club that was 'centre of the universe for dance music'

When people think of the golden era of dance/rave music, many in Wales think of just one place ...

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Special Report: COP27

Adaptation, mitigation, and negotiation will be on the agenda as the world gathers in Sharm el-Sheikh for the 27th Conference of the Parties climate meeting.

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How the body responds to extreme temperatures, and what we can do to beat the potentially lethal impact

As Europe's record-breaking hot weather eases, the extent of its deadly toll is starting to surface. What can we do to protect ourselves in times of extreme heat and cold?

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Women more at risk from heatwaves than men, experts suggest

Researchers try to explain findings that mortality rates in extreme heat are higher for females

Daily Mirror

Should you drink hot or cold drinks to cool down during the heatwave?

Hot weather and a cold drink seem to go together hand in glove. But experts have found that a hot drink can help lower your body temperature during roasting conditions

Manchester Evening News

Is it too hot to run an electric fan?

Electric fans may actually increase body temperature depending on the climate they're used in

Manchester Evening News

Do hot drinks cool you down in hot weather?

A 2012 study looked at the effect of drinking hot drinks on body temperature

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