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CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Loran Smith: Summer's Heat

CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA, AUG 1 – Loran Smith recalls changes in heat management from no fans in 1957 to athletes today using specialized hydration, highlighting evolving practices amid stronger summer heat.

The high temperatures, which have overwhelmed us lately, seem to be more intense and more enduring that I can remember.  You notice, however, that those who work outside appear to be carrying on with a “business as usual” demeanor. I watch roofers, construction and lawn maintenance workers, and farmers taking the heat in stride and realize that I have nothing to complain about as I stay inside with the comfort of air conditioning.  When I leave …

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Valley Times-News broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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