08/09/2026
☀️ How can we actually beat the heat and stay safe during extreme summers?
With heatwaves becoming the new normal in Europe, protecting our communities and workers is more important than ever. Our Lab Director, Dr. Andreas Flouris, recently shared his expert insights with journalist Belle de Jong in a great new article for The European Correspondent!
Here is what our research tells us about tackling heat stress:
🌡️ We need to measure heat right: Humidity, wind, and sun exposure matter just as much as the temperature on the thermometer.
👷 Workers need real solutions: Telling people to "stay inside and rest" doesn't help those who have to work outdoors. Workers need completely different advice and protection.
📉 Heat drains our energy: We've found that work productivity drops by a massive 15% when the heat index (WBGT) hits 30°C!
💧 The best fixes are simple: Dr. Flouris reminds us that the most effective ways to protect workers cost almost nothing, Water, Rest, and Shade! 🌳🥤
👇 Read the full article by Belle de Jong in the first comment below to learn more about what Europe is doing to prevent heat-related risks!