The Straits Times: The human body versus scorching heat: Which will win the race?
Extreme heat is a risk to everyone, no matter where they live.
NPR: Cool off like an Olympian: Here’s how athletes cope with intense heat
Heat training is not just for competitive athletes. Read on to learn who else can heat training apply to.
The Business Station – Podcast: Are Southeast Asians better at dealing with heatwaves?
For us Southeast Asians, dealing with the heat and humidity is part and parcel of our everyday lives. But with climate change causing more intense and frequent heat waves beyond what we’re used to, how are our bodies coping?
CNA: Singapore employers to face higher costs, operational challenges in preparing for erratic weather
As Singapore begins to experience the effects of climate change, what does this mean for employers in the outdoor sector?
The Straits Times: Hot and bothered: Can S’pore’s outdoor workers beat the rising heat?
Read on to gain insights into the risks from heat and a reality check on how much we still have to learn from how it affects workers and how best to protect them.
WMO: Towards a weather-ready and climate resilient ASEAN
HRPC was proud to welcome WMO Secretary-General, Prof Celeste Saulo and share our ongoing research efforts and regional initiatives. Prof Saulo experienced firsthand the projected mid-century weather conditions for Singapore in our climatic chamber and the VR used for studying task performance and risk-taking behavior under heat stress.
CNA Insider: Can We Beat The Heat Without Air-Conditioning?
With temperatures breaking records in Singapore, what risks do migrant workers have? Aside from just drinking more water, what other innovative solutions can employers look at?
CNA: Climate Conversations – Migrant workers bear the brunt of heat stress
With temperatures breaking records in Singapore, what risks do migrant workers have? Aside from just drinking more water, what other innovative solutions can employers look at?
Today: Heatstroke and heat-related illnesses: What are the dangers and why you can be at risk even in colder weather
Heatstroke and heat-related illnesses are on the rise as the days become hotter. Know what precautions to take and minimise one’s risk of heatstroke. Learn also what you can do in the event that someone near you experiences a heatstroke.
Discovery Channel Southeast Asia: Heat
Feeling the heat? It’s more than just uncomfortable—it can have serious impacts on your health. From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, the rising temperatures pose risks.