Cold showers and ‘farmers’ hours’: how readers stay cool in a heatwave

Air conditioning isn't always enough to keep you safe - but people across the US have hacks to handle extreme heat

Another heatwave is sweeping much of the US this week, with millions under heat advisory. The blistering and potentially life-threatening temperatures come as much of the western US faces devastating wildfires and the north-east endures apocalyptic" floods.

Scientists agree such conditions would be virtually impossible without the climate crisis. Last week saw the four hottest days ever recorded on the planet, and 2024 is expected to be the warmest year on record.