What are heat waves considered in terms of extreme weather?
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The deadliest kind.
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What are heat waves considered in terms of extreme weather?
The deadliest kind.
How does the coating on the fabric help with heat?
It reflects the sun’s heat and helps release the body’s heat.
What percentage of the world's energy is used by air conditioning?
About 10 to 15%.
What was the temperature displayed on a billboard in Phoenix during the heat wave?
118 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is UMass's goal regarding the production of cooling fabrics?
To produce larger pieces of fabric coated with special chalk particles and make the process cheaper.
What is a potential benefit of using cooling fabrics in hot weather?
It might help people use their air conditioners less, saving energy.
Why are many previously invented cooling fabrics considered uncomfortable?
They often use stiff materials, complicated processes, or require electricity.
What is the common idea behind the cooling fabrics developed by UMass and RMIT?
Using tiny particles to move heat away from the body.
Can the coating change the fabric's properties?
No, it doesn’t change the fabric itself.
How much cooler did the cooling fabric stay compared to normal silk fabric in tests?
16 degrees Fahrenheit cooler.
What role could cooling fabrics play in relation to climate change?
They could help people cope with deadly heat waves while fighting climate change is the best prevention.
What inspired UMass researchers to find a way to cool clothes?
Limestone-based plasters used to cool homes.
What innovative material did researchers at RMIT University use to cool cotton fabric?
Nanodiamonds.
How much cooler can coated clothes make your body compared to the surrounding air?
Up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why is it important for cooling fabrics to be affordable?
So that everyone can use them, especially the poorest people affected by extreme heat.
What unique materials are being used by researchers at the University of Chicago for cooling fabrics?
Silver nanowire and wool.
How can this coating benefit people in hot places?
It helps them stay cool without using energy.
How much cooler can coated clothes make your body compared to regular clothes?
Up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
What institution developed the chalk-based coating for clothes?
University of Massachusetts Amherst.
What serious illness can heat waves cause?
Heat stroke.
What is the main advantage of the new coating from UMass for cooling fabrics?
It is a cheaper and easier option compared to previous cooling fabrics.
What is a unique feature of this cooling coating?
It doesn’t need any electricity to work.
What happens to the cooling effect of the fabric after multiple washes?
The cooling effect goes down.
Why is the development of cooling clothes important?
To protect people from extreme heat, which is getting worse.
What material is used in the coating applied to fabric?
Calcium carbonate.
How could affordable cooling fabrics impact energy consumption?
They could reduce the need for air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy and contributes to climate change.
How much cooler can the treated cotton fabric be compared to regular cotton?
About 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
What material can be used to coat clothes for cooling?
A special chalk-based coating.
