Mastering the Scorch That Is Innovative Approaches to Tackling Heat Waves
HIGHER temperatures cause machines to overheat, batteries to lose power, and roads to buckle, crippling infrastructure systems. Humans weren’t the only ones who needed to stay cool during 2023’s record-breaking heat waves. Many machines, including cell phones, data centres, cars, and aeroplanes, become less efficient and degrade more quickly in extreme heat. Machines generate their own heat, too, which can make hot temperatures around them even hotter.