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.