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Canadian study throws ice water on idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extreme heat
https://m.jpost.com/science/article-795787“Fans improve sweat evaporation, but this effect is not strong enough to significantly lower your body’s internal temperature when it’s already hot (above 33-35°C).
Fans provide even less cooling benefits in older adults who may have a reduced ability to sweat,” Meade explained. “In fact, even in younger adults, fans provide only a small fraction of the cooling power of air conditioning.”
Fans provide even less cooling benefits in older adults who may have a reduced ability to sweat,” Meade explained. “In fact, even in younger adults, fans provide only a small fraction of the cooling power of air conditioning.”
Something to keep in mind as the planet warms.
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