Climate Change
Tourists Are Feeling the Heat—And Their Bodies May Not Be Able To Catch Up
Tourists visiting destinations during heat waves may be more prone to adverse health outcomes than residents, experts say.
Throughout June, six tourists died while visiting Greece during an unusually early summer heat wave. While these cases are still being investigated, authorities say that heat stress likely played a part in each of their deaths, as temperatures soared over 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tourists Are Feeling the Heat—And Their Bodies May Not Be Able To Catch Up