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Displaying 6 of about 6 results… for at least 3 years. “Last week we were out in the heat wave and it was brutal,” says Eileen Garcia, senior manager … as global temperatures rise and the risk from excessive heat worsens. Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada aim …
… Heatwaves within our cities can be attributed to the urban heat island effect (UHI), caused by the predominance of concrete and steel that absorb and retain heat, and the lack of cooling by water evaporating from … of urban greening to mitigate local flooding and excess heat is not automatic nor, in some areas, even possible,” …
… in East Africa, and China is experiencing the most severe heat wave ever recorded. The United Nations Secretary-General has … in East Africa, and China is experiencing the most severe heat wave ever recorded. The United Nations Secretary-General …
… Record heat waves and drought are not only leading to more frequent … and reliable drinking water. View the report … Record heat waves and drought are not only leading to more frequent …
… America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of … America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of …
… irrigate crops and cool industrial processes that generate heat. Water shortages can create huge business risks. … irrigate crops and cool industrial processes that generate heat. Water shortages can create huge business risks. …