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