

What Next: How to Survive This Heat
Jul 11, 2024
Senior technology correspondent at Vox, Adam Clark Estes, discusses the necessity of air conditioning during extreme heatwaves and the importance of conserving energy to avoid blackouts. The podcast explores the impact of heat on the human body, strategies to stay cool in hot weather, and reactions to advocating for higher thermostat settings.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Intense Heat Wave Across the United States
01:38 • 2min
Navigating Air Conditioning Standards and the Dangers of Heat on the Body
03:27 • 4min
Understanding the Cumulative Impact of Heat on the Human Body
07:54 • 5min
Conserving Energy and Avoiding Blackouts
13:23 • 4min
Staying Cool in Hot Weather
17:20 • 6min
Reactions to a Direct Article Headline on Thermostat Settings
23:26 • 2min