What is “wet bulb temperature” and why does it matter?
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Our bodies generate heat constantly, requiring cooling.
Our cooling system consists of sweat evaporating from our skin.
Wet bulb temperature tells us how much we can cool ourselves off given a temperature and humidity.
If it rises above 72°, you are officially in the danger zone for heat illness. And if it rises above 85° you are now in the seriously fucked part of the danger zone.
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