Dossier
wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT)
Coverage of wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) in the Nexus archive.
- How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
The article discusses strategies to stay cool during heat waves without air conditioning, emphasizing risks from high temperatures and humidity, particularly for vulnerable groups. It highlights the importance of overnight cooling, public cooling spaces, and metrics like wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) and heat index to assess danger.