As Classrooms Heat Up Due To Climate Change, School Infrastructure Needs Upgrades

The Conversation, Fast Company
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 5:00am

Research has shown that high classroom temps can cause sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, a decrease in energy, and even reduced memory capacity. Rising temperatures due to climate change are causing more than just uncomfortably hot days across the United States. These high temperatures are placing serious stress on critical infrastructure such as water supplies, airports, roads, and bridges.

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