"Rapid Rise: The Alarming Increase of Felt Heat Index Over Actual Temperatures"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UC Berkeley
A new study shows that the heat index, which measures how hot it really feels, has increased much faster in Texas than the measured temperature, with extreme days feeling 8 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit hotter due to climate change. The study highlights the dangers of rising temperatures and the need to communicate heat stress accurately to the public. Researchers emphasize the importance of ceasing additional warming by stopping the burning of fossil fuels. The study also suggests that people need to take precautions to avoid hyperthermia, especially in extreme heat situations, and that the current heat index calculations are inaccurate in today's climate conditions.
