By Govind Tekale

By 2050, extreme wet bulb temperatures could render Southern Asia, Eastern China, and select US states unlivable.

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Recent NASA studies show wet bulb temperatures exceeding the human survival threshold more frequently since 2005.

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With predictions pointing to a drastic rise in uninhabitable regions, how will humanity adapt to the increasing heat?

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Data reveals that the Persian Gulf and Pakistan have already experienced deadly wet bulb temperatures.

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Current climate models foresee that places like Arkansas, Missouri, and Iowa might face severe living conditions soon.

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Over the last four decades, extreme heat episodes have more than doubled, underscoring a volatile climate shift.

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Could Eastern China and Brazil join the list of regions facing frequent unlivable conditions by 2070?

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Researchers emphasize that even lower wet bulb temperatures pose significant health risks, complicating safety measures.

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NASA's latest technology on the International Space Station aims to provide more accurate data for future safety planning.

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