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Heat wave researcher Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India, where temps would hit 120 degrees. He did not have an A/C unit. He shares tips on dealing with the record heat of 2023.
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Opinion: How to stay cool without an air conditioner — life hacks from India : Goats and Soda : NPR
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Opinion: How to stay cool without an air conditioner — life hacks from India : Goats and Soda : NPR
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Opinion: How to stay cool without an air conditioner — life hacks from India : Goats and Soda : NPR