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THE CHALLENGE
Firefighters, outdoorsmen, soldiers, industrial workers and athletes have at least one hazard in common: In warmer climates, they often find themselves at the mercy of extreme heat. Hot environments can sap energy, inhibit mental clarity, hinder performance and cause serious health problems, including dehydration and heat stroke. In many situations, bulky protective gear compounds the problem.

THE SOLUTION
In the mid-1990s,

THE CHALLENGE
More than 30 million American children receive low or no-cost lunches during the school year. These children are eligible for similar government programs during the summer, but fewer than 3 million have access. During the school year, kids can take the bus to schools where lunch is served. During the summer, food must be taken to kids where they live. It is a complex logistical challenge to deliver perishable meals to so many children dispersed across under

THE CHALLENGE
Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, human organs and blood are vulnerable to thermal damage during shipment, especially when long distances and extreme climates are involved. How can shipping companies ensure the effectiveness of these life-saving drugs and biologics? Mechanical temperature control, such as refrigeration, is an expensive and sometimes impractical option. Typical cooling materials – ice and dry ice – have limited tem