The World Cup is coming to North America, but extreme heat could be one of the tournament’s biggest opponents.
From Miami to Dallas, many host cities regularly experience temperatures and humidity levels that experts say can pose serious health risks. What is “wet-bulb globe temperature” — and why are scientists concerned?
The FT’s Nassos Stylianou breaks it down.
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