@ProjectHeatSafe

A multi-disciplinary research project in Southeast Asia that focuses on the protection of working people from rising temperatures due to climate change.

 Singapore
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Joined January 2021
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How much of an impact and influence does #heat #stress have on one’s #health, work productivity and even the #economy? Click below to read more about what Assoc Prof Jason Lee and his team behind Project HeatSafe found over a span of 3.5 years. medicine.nus.edu.sg/news/hea…

Heat stress causes lower fertility, productivity and reduced cognitive capacity: Project HeatSafe

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.@ecobusinesscom speaks with @JasonKWLee of @NUSingapore on the evolution of #heathealth research in South East Asia, and their new role leading the regional node for our global network eco-business.com/news/boilin…

‘Boiling frogs for the longest time’: Why Southeast Asia is finally wa

At the COP28 summit, a Singapore-based heat resilience research centre was appointed to lead the region's efforts at managing heat health and productivity as part of a global network. Eco-Business...

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New article from @dukenus explores heat risk, vulnerability, and adaptation. “We are behaviourally heat acclimatised, not physiologically. That means we are not as acclimatised to the actual temperature as we think we are,” - @JasonKWLee @NUSingapore duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus/2023…
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Congratulations to #Singapore on the launch of their 1st heat stress advisory service! Through the myENV app, users will be alerted to the heat stress risk level, and get health tips to stay safe. @JasonKWLee @NEAsg @MSEsingapore @NUSingapore malaymail.com/news/singapore…
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📢 Attention journalists, editors and others reporting on the impacts of heatwaves around the world: Our Network of heat health experts has developed tips and recommendations on how coverage and visuals in the media can help drive action and save lives: ghhin.org/press/
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Is #Singapore ready for El Niño's heat? @JasonKWLee addresses some misconceptions related to how people can heat-proof themselves in the face of rising temperatures ⬇️ @straits_times @NUSingapore straitstimes.com/singapore/i…

If a major El Nino hits, how prepared is Singapore?

After three years of more than usual rainfall, the forecast is for hotter and drier weather in South-east Asia and Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Heat resilience - a whole society approach. Thanks @JasonKWLee for a fabulous keynote at #ICB2023. Many great international lessons shared, but importantly —>“Heat proof yourself” 👍🏻 @biometeorology @SpringerNature
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Ice slurry helps construction workers feel cooler under hot weather: MOM pilot project straitstimes.com/singapore/i…

Ice slurries one option being tested to keep construction workers cool

A study found workers at many outdoor sites were exposed to high heat stress conditions several times in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Stephen Cheung@EELBrock18 Nov 2022
A great @nytimes visual article showing just how much global warming affects us NOW & how we must act NOW. Sharing the consultant spotlight with @ICEE2022 stalwarts @EERC_lboro @JoshFoster_PhD @aflouris @Kenney13Larry @JasonKWLee . @BrockUniversity nytimes.com/interactive/2022…
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BBC News (World)
@BBCWorld9 Jun 2022
World Cup hosts Qatar accused of under-reporting deaths in Gulf's killer heat bbc.in/3zp9KfF

Life at 50C: Qatar accused of under-reporting deaths in Gulf's killer heat

A BBC Arabic investigation uncovers allegations that Qatar is underreporting the number of migrant workers who have died of heat stroke.

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A team, led by Assoc Prof @JasonKWLee and Dr Beverly Tan from the Human Potential TRP at #NUSMedicine, reviewed a select list of common nutritional strategies that athletes, occupational laborers and other physically active populations are familiar with🌤 medicine.nus.edu.sg/news/die…
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The New York Times
@nytimes28 May 2022
When heat waves hit, everyone suffers. But the pain will not be shared equally throughout New York City. Here are the neighborhoods where climate inequality will hurt the most. nyti.ms/3wUoykE
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Singapore doctors caution against heat-related health risks as mercury rises straitstimes.com/singapore/h…

Singapore doctors caution against heat-related health risks as mercury rises

The sweltering heat is expected to persist for the rest of the month, and drier weather is expected to stay till September. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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NUS scientists to study construction workers' risk of heat stress straitstimes.com/singapore/e…

NUS scientists to study construction workers' risk of heat stress

The initiative is part of Project HeatSafe, which studies the impact of rising temperatures on people's health and work. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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New study in @FrontPubHealth: The Challenges of Working in the Heat Whilst Pregnant: Insights From Gambian Women Farmers in the Face of Climate Change frontiersin.org/articles/10.…
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We're #hiring! The @WMO / @WHO Joint Office for Climate and Health is seeking a one-year full time consultant to provide coordination and technical support to the Global Heat Health Information Network. ghhin.org/news/job-vacancy-g…
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The @IPCC #WGII report for #AR6 - released today - includes important messages about the impacts of extreme heat on human health. We take a quick look at the top 10: ghhin.org/news/10-key-heat-h…
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IPCC
@IPCC_CH28 Feb 2022
The #IPCC released its latest #ClimateReport today, #ClimateChange 2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability “The scientific evidence is unequivocal: #climatechange is a threat to human wellbeing & the health of the planet,” – @poertner_hans ➡️ bit.ly/WGIIRep 🎥 ⬇️

Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability

The contribution from Working Group II to IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report.

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Stephen Cheung@EELBrock16 Feb 2022
Can wearables help predict exertional heat stroke BEFORE it happens? #envtphys @ICEE2022 video on @USARIEM study combining estimated core temperature with gait instability shows great promise. @APSEEPSection @CSEPdotCA @BJSM_BMJ @ACSM_EOPIG @BrockFAHS youtu.be/D0yPs7hAHRM

Can wearables predict exertional heat stress?

Exertional heat stress (EHS) can be a big danger for soldiers, work...

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🚨 #NEW blog: predicting heat stroke during exercise 🏃‍♀️ A life threatening illness for athletes and military personnel 🥵 Wobble detection combined with accurate core body temperature proved accurate at detecting. Read the full article HERE ➡️ bit.ly/34x33KS
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