As record-breaking heatwaves persist across the globe, countries are stepping up to cope with the extreme heat in their own ways.

■ United States: Even Crops Get 'Sunscreen' In the western United States, efforts are underway to minimize heat damage by spraying so-called 'crop sunscreen' on heat-sensitive crops such as apples and avocados. Farmers explain that the substance is effective in protecting trees from intense heat and direct sunlight.

■ Europe: Folk Remedies Gain Popularity Over Air Conditioners Given the low air conditioning penetration rate in Europe, affordable folk remedies are gaining popularity. Methods such as attaching survival blankets — used by marathon runners to maintain body temperature — to windows, or applying 'Blanc de Meudon,' a natural limestone powder, to windows are widely used. The UK's BBC has reported experimental findings showing that spreading yogurt on the outside of windows can reflect solar radiation and lower indoor temperatures by up to 3.5 degrees.

■ Asia: New Heat-Response Products Emerge One After Another In Asia, new products designed to combat heatwaves are continually being introduced. In Japan, a cooling vest with built-in fans on the back has been released, providing wearers with a refreshing sensation. One user reviewed it positively, saying it offers comfort similar to a water-cooled vest. In Chongqing, China, vests with built-in air conditioners are being distributed to delivery drivers and have received an enthusiastic response. One delivery driver reported that the new work uniform inflates, creating space between the clothing and the body, resulting in excellent breathability.

Amid heatwaves that continue to break record high temperatures day after day, countries around the world are each seeking their own ways to survive the summer.