Three Ideas to Beat the Heat, and the People Who Made Them Happen NYT: Science By: Somini Sengupta 25 June 2024 at 05:04 As temperatures soar around the world, practical experiments are emerging to protect people. ยฉ Atul Loke for The New York TimesHansa Ahir, left, who salvages recyclable waste for a living in Ahmedabad, India, bought an insurance policy to cover her income on days when heat makes it dangerous to work.