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Displaying 15 of about 26 results… either. Businesses will need to better manage extreme heat risk. But are investors sufficiently informed on the … of extreme weather? It is becoming clearer that extreme heat can have devastating and costly effects. People are … than the data shows We also found the intensity of a heat wave is more important than its duration. This financial …
… Argonne National Laboratory studied the 2021 Texas cold wave from another angle: how Texas and other parts of the … year, when air conditioners turn on full blast to beat the heat. But in February 2021, an unusually long spell of cold … year, when air conditioners turn on full blast to beat the heat. But in February 2021, an unusually long spell of cold …
… centralized systems often fall under attack, causing a wave of cascading effects on systems and societies, as … centralized systems often fall under attack, causing a wave of cascading effects on systems and societies, as …
… June through early October triggered by an unprecedented heat wave comprised the third-worst wildfire season in the … June through early October triggered by an unprecedented heat wave comprised the third-worst wildfire season in the …
… and protects communities and properties from excessive heat, flood risk, and storm surge. Without action, by 2030, … risk, improved water quality, and mitigation of urban heat. Building back better – nature-positive and resilient … and protects communities and properties from excessive heat, flood risk, and storm surge. Without action, by 2030, …
… Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. … of water. CC-BY-ND 4.0 … Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. …
… such as (i) rising temperature increases the likelihood of heat wave threats across Asia; (ii) droughts in arid and semiarid … 2021). Governments and GDP at risk annually from rising heat and Humidity ($ million) Global (4.0–6.0) Global …
… . These include unstable water and power supplies, extreme heat and flooding. These hazards interrupt processing and … . These include unstable water and power supplies, extreme heat and flooding. These hazards interrupt processing and …
… the frequency and severity of weather events (such as heat or cold waves, droughts and floods, as well as natural … the frequency and severity of weather events (such as heat or cold waves, droughts and floods, as well as natural …
… project “climate-related” perils like flood, extreme heat, and fire, and Tomorrow.io has a free weather app with … project “climate-related” perils like flood, extreme heat, and fire, and Tomorrow.io has a free weather app with …
… tsunami would have traveled, with on shore wave amplitudes significantly higher than would be expected … to an earthquake-generated tsunami9. A 1.2 m high tsunami wave was observed at Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa on Tongatapu … broken the surface and afterwards was eroded away by wave action. It is south of Late Island and southwest of …
… medical devices On the African continent, the first wave of the pandemic peaked in July 2020 and progressed more … than the rest of the world. However, Africa’s second wave of the pandemic began in December 2020 and witnessed … mean daily new cases when comparing the peak of the first wave to epidemiological week 53. As of 31 December, 2020, …
… are confronting the pandemic and fighting against the wave of destruction. The struggle against Amazon’s … and at Cricket ground), leading to a horrific second wave, described by the local doctors as ‘Covid tsunami’. Once … the government has put the entire blame for the second wave of Covid-19 infections on a virus variant. Socially, the …
… Paludiculture Retention of water and soil Mitigation of heat stress Control of disease and pests Carbon sequestration Soil fertility Biodiversity Droughts Floods Heat stress Farming as a tool to restore habitats and … detention ponds) Cooling air temperature Mitigating urban heat island effect Regulation of water runoff Carbon …
… 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. …