Relentless Heat and Drought Take a Toll on Herders’ Physical and Mental Health, in Kenya and the US
Researchers found 30 herders wore smartwatches for three months, and many reported headaches, breathing problems and stress as temperatures rose.
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Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
A herder helps to move a flock of sheep near California's border with Mexico to graze on alfalfa in 2025. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIf being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it’s like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break. “We have never experienced such hot days,” a woman herder in northern Kenya told our research team in 2024. “It is difficult to [do …
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Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders' physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Share articlePrint articleIf being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it's like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break."We have never experienced such hot days," a woman herder in northern Kenya told our research team in 2024. "It is difficult to [do thi
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