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Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders' physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US

Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders' physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Phys.org Tuesday 25 August 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read
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If 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.

If 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.
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