At a wet-bulb temperature of 35°C (95°F), or even lower under some conditions, the body can no longer dissipate heat ...

The temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture.

Climate change has sent global temperatures soaring, culminating in devastating heatwaves. In the one that struck Europe in July, the United Kingdom experienced its hottest temperatures ever ...

a The Medical Centre, Mount Isa Mines, Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia, b School of Public Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia Dr A Michael Donoghue, Senior ...

A recent study sheds light on the relationship between irrigation practices and heat stress management among farm workers in ...

Downward longwave irradiance means the longwave irradiance emitted from the sky that falls on a specified unit horizontal surface. Dry bulb air temperature means the temperature of air measured by a ...

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Health Canada gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the following people in reviewing chapters. Health Canada recognizes the particular efforts of Jean-Christophe Blachère PhD and Pierre ...