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Central Asia Regional Information Network Meeting, 13-17 September 2023, Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan.

Central Asia Regional Information Network Meeting, 13-17 September 2023, Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan.

The Central Asia Regional Information Network (CARIN; https://centralasiarin.net) meeting took place 13-17 September 2023 on the shores of Issyk Kul in eastern Kyrgyzstan. The keynote address “Operational Remote Sensing of Evapotranspiration for Central Asia“ was delivered by Dr. Gabriel Senay (USGS/EROS). The meeting featured presentations by many LCLUC investigators including Prof. Ranjeet John (University of South Dakota), Dr. Qiongyu Huang (Smithsonian Institution), Dr. Munavar Zhumanova (Michigan State University), Dr.

The heat index reached 152 degrees in the Middle East — nearly at the limit for human survival

The heat index reached 152 degrees in the Middle East — nearly at the limit for human survival

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The Northern Hemisphere is witnessing unprecedented heat, with record temperatures in multiple places, signaling a trend towards more extreme weather due to global warming. Human bodies face challenges in heat regulation, especially under high humidity, with limitations in natural cooling mechanisms like sweating.