NPR explains how extreme heat can kill (opens in new tab)

NPR published a science-focused comic on how extreme heat can kill. It describes sweat as the body's natural cooling system and says the system has limits in high temperatures and humidity. The article says heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather and outlines how extreme temperatures can shut down vital systems, including through three main pathways that can lead to heatstroke. India Today published a separate item on expert discussion of why severe heatwaves are exceeding limits of hum...