Advice to Beat the Heat , From the Hottest Places , in the World.<br />Lifehacker reports that as global warming <br />changes the climate, people around the world <br />must contend with rising temperatures.<br />Lifehacker reports that as global warming <br />changes the climate, people around the world <br />must contend with rising temperatures.<br />Average temperatures around <br />the world are expected to rise. .<br />Lifehacker recently offered readers advice<br />from areas of the world that have already <br />learned to deal with extreme heat. .<br />White roofs:, In Indonesia, researchers found that painting roofs <br />with a special thermal-reflective paint cooled <br />buildings by as much as 50° Fahrenheit.<br />White, loose clothing:, In the Middle East, India, and most other <br />places where it’s hot, many people wear <br />light-colored, loose clothing made of natural fiber.<br />Similar to the white roof, <br />the goal is to reflect the <br />sunlight away from yourself.<br />Conical hats:, The traditional sedge hat is worn throughout Asian. <br />It was specifically designed to combat the heat.<br />These lightweight hats are usually made <br />of bamboo, and are large enough to <br />protect the wearer from both sun and rain.<br />Cool your neck:, In many of the hottest parts of the world, people <br />wear a versatile cotton towel that that can be be <br />used as a scarf, a head covering or a face mask.<br />In the heat, it’s often soaked it in water and draped<br />over the neck and shoulders for personal cooling
