World Cup heat risks: How fans and workers can stay safe during dangerously hot matches
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Rebecca Hersher
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Summary
The article covers the men's World Cup tournament running through July 19th across the US, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting that over 1 in 3 matches face dangerously hot and humid conditions. It provides safety guidance for fans, workers, and players on how to protect themselves from heat illness during the summer heat waves, which are becoming more common due to climate change.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMore than 1 in 3 World Cup matches are at risk for dangerously hot, humid conditions, according to an analysis by NPR.
Climate change makes record-breaking heat waves more common.
High humidity and temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Houston sent...
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