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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… Exposure to extreme heat increases both chronic and acute malnutrition among … West African children ages 3-36 months found that average heat exposure had increased the prevalence of stunted growth … reductions in carbon emissions – the average effect of heat exposure on stunting would nearly double, erasing gains …
… the script has been changing with the early “January heat wave” and lately, the cold wave. Many citizens are now … the script has been changing with the early “January heat wave” and lately, the cold wave. Many citizens are now …
… set of durum wheat varieties that can withstand up to 40°C heat along the Senegal River basin. If scaled up, the … Council, ICARDA scientists developed super-early and heat-tolerant durum wheat cultivars and tested them in the … set of durum wheat varieties that can withstand up to 40°C heat along the Senegal River basin. If scaled up, the …
… nation Nigeria has faced prolonged stretches of severe heat. A recent quick-fire analysis found that the conditions … times more likely by human-caused climate change. But the heat is still ongoing, with temperatures reaching a record … recorded, experts tell Carbon Brief. WORST HEAT WAVE IN SAHEL HISTORY MALI ❗️Yelimane Tmin 34.2 Tmax 47.2 …
New report finds major increase in urban and rural poor populations at high risk from a lack of access to cooling, totaling 1.09 billion people.
Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa at highest risk, with poverty impact of COVID-19 and rapidly growing hot cities contributing to increased risk.
Access to sustainable cooling is critical to ensure nutrition, h…
… by human-caused global heating, a study has found. The heat affected millions of people but the number of early … unknown, due to a lack of reporting. [...] The most severe heat occurred from 11 to 15 February, with temperatures … making it harder for people to cool down by sweating. The heat index, a measure combining temperature and humidity to …
… future climate will be characterised by more frequent heat waves and more widespread drought. Heat and drought will both challenge crop production, but … how the future summer climate of Europe might be: lots of heat and serious drought – and crops that wither and die. The …
… harvested the grain in the midst of a drought and sapping heat that charred many other types of crop. The secret of her … this hot, but (this) variety of maize performs well in the heat," said the 62-year-old Marutsvaka. "I am preparing my … food. Worried about the projected impact of increasing heat on maize as a result of climate change, researchers at …
… rural areas: cows grazing peacefully. But, by 2050, heat stress induced by climate change may drastically alter … measures are put in place, the number of extreme heat events driven by climate change – especially in the … – will increase. Poultry and pigs already face major heat stress challenges in many regions of the tropics where …
… start of 2022. But while the US hurricane season and 40C heat in the UK have captured headlines, many of Africa’s most … fact that many parts of the continent did battle extreme heat in 2022. For example, in July, temperatures reached a … 48C in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. This heat helped fan the flames of devastating wildfires (see …
… degrees (101 degrees Fahrenheit), the met office said. The heat, which made already dry conditions worse, has hit both … harvests are expected to suffer as a result of the unusual heat. "Crops that are on the tasseling stages are the most … degrees (101 degrees Fahrenheit), the met office said. The heat, which made already dry conditions worse, has hit both …
… lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts … but save a lot of money on emergency aid.” Feeling the Heat challenges the UN, governments and aid agencies to … lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts …
… surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than … surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than …
… health is impacted by multiple trends of change, through heat waves, pollution (higher risk of cardiovascular or … health is impacted by multiple trends of change, through heat waves, pollution (higher risk of cardiovascular or …
… Higher temperatures lead to an increase in the number of heat waves and droughts, which have great impact on water … Higher temperatures lead to an increase in the number of heat waves and droughts, which have great impact on water …