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Heat wave researcher Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India, where temps would hit 120 degrees. He did not have an A/C unit. He shares tips on dealing with the record heat of 2023.
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Female Tea Workers In One Indian State Fight For — And Wiin — An Unprecedented Raise : Goats and Soda : NPR
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The first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground
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Seven Days, December 27, 2023 by Seven Days - Issuu
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In extreme heat, here are 14 ways to keep your body and home cool without AC
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Opinion: How to stay cool without an air conditioner — life hacks from India : Goats and Soda : NPR
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Keep Cool and Beat The Heat Without Air Conditioning
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Gua Sha to 'hair slugging': Asian Americans are reclaiming buzzy beauty trends : NPR
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How Bad Is Your Air-Conditioner for the Planet? - The New York Times
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KUOW - 11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers
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