Survivng hot summers

Rumours have been running around that all ladies must have blouses for this coming summer. Speculations have heated up the decks that due to climate change this coming summer it is going to be extremely hot. "With increased solar output, more water evaporates off the oceans and lakes of the world forming more clouds which tend to cool back down the earth’s atmosphere, those clouds this summer not reaching the parched regions."   So why wear blouses? 





Vintage-inspired button blouse, featuring over sized rounded collar with necktie, split sleeve detail with contrast lining and button tabs at shoulders, and darting throughout for flattering fit.

Climate change isn't just about recognising the problem. For Practical Action it’s also about supporting the solutions. Solutions that already exist. Simple, practical actions can help people to minimise the ways in which floods, droughts and extreme weather affect their lives. At Practical Action, we know that small-scale technologies can make a difference. Of which it's just as much as covering our bodies with minimised clothing to prevent too much body heatness, fainting and other diseases. Blouses are a one item clothing which is light in material and it covers for sun blocking to prevent rash but simultaneously also gives air to the body without blocking any fresh air coming. 

Heat pushes the human body beyond its limits and in the case of extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body has to work extra hard to maintain its normal temperature. Problems occur when a person is over-exposed to heat or overexert themselves. Those most likely to be impacted negatively by excessive, prolonged heat include the elderly, young children, sick persons, and those who are overweight and unfit. It is important to recognise that over-exposure to heat can be fatal. Possible health problems include:

understand why excessive heat cause problems:

• Heat cramps – these are muscular pains or spasms that occur as a result of heavy exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe of heat health problems, they are a warning sign that your body is not coping well with the heat.
• Heat exhaustion – this occurs typically when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where bodily fluids are lost through heavy sweating. The blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a mild form of shock. If this goes untreated, the victim's condition will worsen, the body temperature will continue to rise, and heat stroke might occur.
• Heatstroke – the victim's temperature control system which produces sweating to cool the body simply stops working and the body temperature can rise high enough to cause brain damage and death. A victim in this situation needs to be cooled quickly. Note that sun stroke is usually applied as another term for heat stroke.