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Displaying 9 of about 9 results… ability of existing infrastructure to cope with extreme heat, which is projected to become more common due to … much concrete can contribute to the phenomenon of urban heat islands , where heat is concentrated in cities. Concrete is also a …
… you use to keep it thermally safe. In the extreme heat of the NT, and as temperatures rise, this places … electricity use. All this impacts health We know extreme heat causes significant health problems and makes existing ones worse. Aside from dehydration and heat stroke, extreme heat places extra demand on the heart, …
… in which the communities reside are experiencing severe heat and erratic rainfall, leading to arid drought-like … as the river water table depletes, and the extreme heat increases the spread of various infectious diseases. For … in which the communities reside are experiencing severe heat and erratic rainfall, leading to arid drought-like …
… be used as a multi-hazard EWS, including for extreme heat; is this approach replicable in other areas of Khartoum? … be used as a multi-hazard EWS, including for extreme heat; is this approach replicable in other areas of Khartoum? …
… caused by more severe storms and cyclones, the effects of heat stress on domestic animals, and more insidious impacts … and relatively sheltered places include a diverse range of wave‑ and tide‑dominated estuaries, wetlands, bays, coastal … acidification, but experimental research has shown that heat stress can cause changes in metabolic processes and …
… pioneered drought resilience and adaptation. As extreme heat intensifies, the world needs to heed their lessons. In … pioneered drought resilience and adaptation. As extreme heat intensifies, the world needs to heed their lessons. In …
… as a low-lying atoll is increasingly affected by the ocean wave energy due to rising sea level and degrading fringing … are causing high sensitivity of coastal areas to the ocean wave energy and flooding events. The risk assessment … adverse impacts on the natural coastal buffers to absorb wave energy and will exacerbate destroying the cultivated …
… winds, and during the summer there are periods of extreme heat, causing droughts. The affected communities are then …
… risks in this area? (Tick all applicable) Droughts Floods Heat waves Cyclones Frost Other (State)________________ In …