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Displaying 15 of about 22 results… measures that must be taken for people’s protection. The “heat alert” system classifies heat waves into four categories and informs citizens to … measures that must be taken for people’s protection. The “heat alert” system classifies heat waves into four categories …
… was unusual, scientists said, but they stressed that such heat was unlikely to materialise. As the days passed, … on higher temperatures – and the likelihood of seeing 40C heat in the UK rose steadily. The UK Met Office implemented … a full six days before the heatwave struck – the earliest heat warning that it has ever released. And, by 15 July, the …
… of the extent of COVID-19 disease during the first wave was limited and unreliable. Early in the pandemic, the … than are being detected. Indeed, during the first wave in Switzerland, the test positivity rate peaked at more … regime: Wastewater samples indicated that the first wave in Lausanne peaked four days later than the clinical …
… climate change on water supply, coastal flooding and urban heat were identified as relevant for the island. Possible … of the 3 issues (water supply, coastal flooding and urban heat) with qualitative and quantitative adaptation options. … and agriculture 15 Climate-related impacts 18 Urban heat 18 Adaptation 19 Water demand 22 Adaptation 25 Coastal …
… drier, particularly in southern Europe, leading to worse heat waves and an increased risk of fires. According to the … serious as it leads to, among other things, more frequent heat waves in Europe. These, in turn, increase the risk of … drier, particularly in southern Europe, leading to worse heat waves and an increased risk of fires. According to the …
… because concrete and asphalt absorb and release daytime heat more slowly overnight compared with outlying rural … temperatures for city dwellers. This is known as the urban heat island effect. There are even suggestions that … have boosted night-time temperatures by reducing how much heat can escape the surface layers of the atmosphere to …
… a stationary ice-cream van which had been pumping out heat all day long. The record was swiftly retracted , with … a stationary ice-cream van which had been pumping out heat all day long. The record was swiftly retracted , with …
… societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will … and preparing for more frequent weather extremes such as heat waves that will be particularly challenging for the … societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will …
… are exposed to very high drought levels Water and heat stress are driving crop yields down from a previously … are exposed to very high drought levels Water and heat stress are driving crop yields down from a previously …
… levels of classification used globally). Comprehensive heat-health action plans have been shown to save lives and … resilience of communities and people to cope with extreme heat. Several European countries have implemented heat health … severe heat waves plus the heat waves in 2021. The heat wave on 18 –2 8 June 2021 ranks seventh in the 195 0 –2021 …
… to cope with climate change, water scarcity, along with heat and flood risks. We’re also providing educational … to cope with climate change, water scarcity, along with heat and flood risks. We’re also providing educational …
… to holiday at home, we are now experiencing drought and heat more frequently and on a more intense scale than was … to holiday at home, we are now experiencing drought and heat more frequently and on a more intense scale than was …
… indices evaluated for use in the study ERA5-HEAT Database (with two indices) Wet Bulb Globe Temperature … Bulb Globe Temperature is used as an index for estimating heat stress due to its relationship with physiological … humidity • Precipitation • Wind speed • Sunshine ERA5-HEAT is a global dataset of human thermal comfort indices, …
… everyone’s consciousness, and the lack of rain and the heat were linked by the same meteorological patterns. But … everyone’s consciousness, and the lack of rain and the heat were linked by the same meteorological patterns. But …
… decreases due to climate change, the combination of heat and drought is becoming more common. This makes water … decreases due to climate change, the combination of heat and drought is becoming more common. This makes water …