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Heat, health and transportation

GHHIN spoke with Nick Jones on his recent study exploring the impacts of extreme heat in the context of transportation systems, including the significant health risks for commuters and transportation workers.
Global Heat Health Information Network
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World Bank supports Moldova to boost preparedness for natural disasters, climate shocks

The Strengthening Moldova's Disaster Risk Management and Resilience (SMORE) Project aims to bolster Moldova's preparedness for and response to natural hazards and climate-related shocks that threaten lives, homes, and critical infrastructure.
World Bank, the
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New online map tracks costs of climate-related disasters across Canada

With attribution science getting ever more precise in connecting extreme weather and wildfires to climate change, a new tracker from the Canadian Climate Institute is calling for pro-active adaptation measures to limit the damage.
The Energy Mix
Research briefs

Extreme heat linked to diabetes in pregnant women, thyroid disorders: Study

There are links between extreme temperatures and gestational diabetes in pregnant women, as well as between heat and thyroid disorders.
Straits Times, the
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Japan's record heat in July 'almost impossible' without climate change

The extreme heat felt across Japan in July was "almost impossible" without global warming, a joint analysis by the Meteorological Agency and the education ministry has found.
Japan Times Ltd., the
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New report reveals children of migrants bear the brunt of climate change-related migration in Southeast Asia

A new report shows how migration in the context of climate change is profoundly affecting the lives of children in Southeast Asia.
World Vision International
Beninese mother carries her little child in her hands
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Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa will triple by 2060 due to extreme heat epidemic and stalling development, new UNFPA research finds

Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of intimate partner violence because the world is failing to make progress on the climate crisis.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
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Navigating the financial risks of flooding

Floods continue to be one of the costliest natural hazards, and they are more and more exacerbated by climate change.
MSCI Inc.

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