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Displaying 14 of about 14 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 …
… during storm events. Urban microclimate and urban heat island effects are likely to cause more thunderstorms. … biodiversity, improved water and air quality, reduction of heat-island effects and reductions in sediment and nutrient … flooding. These natural defenses trap sediment, block wave action, and absorb waves that would otherwise inundate …
… 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 …
… Drought, landslides, saltwater intrusion, extreme heat and human-induced land use changes have contributed to … greenhouse gas concentrations lead to an accumulation of heat in the climate system, much of which is stored in the … Mato Grosso do Sul during compound dr o ugh t an d h e a t wave e ve n t s , w hi c h enhanced vegetation flammability …
… materials, educational opportunities, storm protection and wave attenuation, shoreline stabilization and erosion control … of extensive modelling and experimental requirements (e.g. wave attenuation service). However, excluding these services … Hepburn, C., Mealy, P., Teytelboym, A., 2015. A third wave in the eco- nomics of climate change. Environ. Resour. …
… in- cluding through mitigation of storm surge and wave energy, erosion reduction, sed- iment capture, food … marsh restoration paired with dykes, which combine the wave attenuation and flood control properties of natural … habitat for marine life while providing a buf- fer against wave damage, flooding and erosion. Conceived as part of the …
… 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. …
… risk Heatwave Desertification Coastal erosion Urban heat land effect Emerging health risks Flooding Risks of … risks, due to water/air-borne diseases and increasing heat extremes, affecting vulnerable groups. 40% of lost working hours due to heat stress in 2030 are in the construction sector, …
… cell and routed through the river network with a kinematic wave approach.13 Highquality spatial datasets in …
… underlying climate risks associated with increased heat. One current application of the CaaS model is in Nigeria … cold storage of agriculture products during more frequent heat waves and communications devices to share early warning … underlying climate risks associated with increased heat. Stage of Implementation: CaaS has already been …
… to channel width reduction, backwater effects, tide and wave and in-channel sand mining.50 Even with such erosion …