High temperatures and humidity can feel drastically different depending on your environment.

High temperatures and humidity can feel drastically different depending on your environment.

Experiencing High Temperatures: Different Settings, Different Feelings
Imagine grabbing lunch outdoors on a 37°C (98.6°F) summer day. Coming back inside, you might feel unwell, even close to heatstroke. We often blame this solely on the heat. But then consider a day at the beach in Kenting, Taiwan; even with similar temperatures, you can easily enjoy yourself all day long.

Have you ever wondered why the same high temperature feels so different in different environments? In the city, high temperatures often leave us feeling miserable, dizzy, and overwhelmed. But at the beach, we feel fine. What’s the difference? Air quality.

Air Quality Impacts Health More Than We Think
City streets are filled with pollutants from vehicles. These pollutants enter our respiratory systems, causing dizziness, throat irritation, and posing long-term health risks. Studies show that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

In contrast, the air at the beach is clean and less polluted. Even in the same high temperatures, we feel comfortable. Clean air helps our bodies regulate temperature, maintaining comfort and health.

The Importance of Air Quality
We often overlook the significant impact of air quality on our health. Many attribute discomfort during hot weather solely to the temperature, ignoring the bigger health risk: air pollution. Air pollutants include particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone – substances that cause both short-term discomfort and long-term health problems.

Good Air, Good Health
The same high temperature feels vastly different depending on air quality. Polluted city air makes high temperatures unbearable, while the clean air at the beach lets us comfortably enjoy the sun. Air quality's impact on our health is far greater than we realize. We should prioritize improving air quality to create healthier living environments for ourselves and our families. Only then can we truly enjoy healthy and comfortable lives.