Panasonic, materials maker tie up to make cool spots to battle heat

Panasonic Corp. and materials maker Sekisui Jushi Corp. have joined hands to create cool spots in public spaces to battle Japan's intense summer heat.The companies aim to commercialize their mist-filled, air-conditioned refuges by next spring to meet the growing demand for measures to beat rising summer temperatures after a record number of people suffered from heat stroke or heat exhaustion in Japan this year.The cool spots, which will be located on sidewalks, parks and around commercial facilities, will be some 4 C lower than the surrounding environment on average.They will use Panasonic'…READ FULL ARTICLE