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Subway systems are uncomfortably hot—and worsening, study finds
- March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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For millions of commuters, the workday doesn't just begin with a train ride. It also begins with a blast of heat. In one of the largest studies ever conducted on thermal comfort in metro systems, Northwestern University scientists found that subway riders consistently report feeling uncomfortably hot while underground.
Originally published at Phys.org