Commonly used indices disagree about the effect of moisture on heat stress
Abstract Irrigation and urban greening can mitigate extreme temperatures and reduce adverse health impacts from heat. However, some recent studies suggest these interventions could actually exacerbate heat stress by increasing humidity. These studies use different heat stress indices (HSIs), hinderi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-07-01
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| Series: | npj Climate and Atmospheric Science |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-023-00408-0 |