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Hot cities, chilled economies: Impacts of extreme heat on global cities

… report assesses the social and economic effects of extreme heat through the prism of twelve cities that are already enduring and addressing dramatic impacts of heat waves. The danger posed by extreme heat in urban centers—particularly in the global South—defies …
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Heatwaves: Addressing a sweltering risk in Asia-Pacific

… make decisions. Given the sizeable threat posed by extreme heat events, the report details the human impacts of heat waves, ranging from individual and community health to … 2.2. Global and regional patterns of heat waves 2.3. Heat wave preparedness and response 2.4. Challenges with measuring …

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