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Displaying 15 of about 19 results… The 'tidal wave of interest' in building climate-resilient cities is … The "little burbling" of activity turned into "a tidal wave of interest" that is likely to snowball next year, … destructive wildfires, heavy flooding and record-breaking heat waves. … The 'tidal wave of interest' in building … destructive wildfires, heavy flooding and record-breaking heat waves. …
… according to the World Meteorological Organization. Ocean heat is at record levels and more than 80% of the global … experts, shows how high-impact events including extreme heat, wildfires and floods, as well as the record-breaking … but has not been sufficient to put a brake on this year’s heat. Despite the current La Niña conditions, this year has …
… 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 …
… ranging from catastrophic flooding in Libya to intense heat in Malawi. To study these events, Carbon Brief has … Carbon Brief. The reasons why 2023 has seen such extreme heat and unusual weather events are still being debated by … he says. Heatwaves Many parts of Africa faced extreme heat this year. The north of the continent saw record …
… by multiple climatic changes, including warming, drought, heat waves, wildfires, precipitation, floods, storms, sea … soil water evaporation resulting in drought, wildfires and heat waves in normally dry places, or massive rain and floods … by multiple climatic changes, including warming, drought, heat waves, wildfires, precipitation, floods, storms, sea …
… disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital … disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital …
… and in buildings that are poorly ventilated and absorb heat. This increases the risk of heat stress and heat deaths. Poor neighbourhoods with weak infrastructure, …
… live. Recent research shows that the overall risk of heat-related illness or death has climbed steadily since … started to resume from July-August 2017 onwards. Ocean heat: Global sea surface temperatures are on track to be among the three highest on record. Global ocean heat content in 2017 to date has been at or near record high …
… . The ocean also absorbs more than 90% of the excess heat from human activities. 2019 saw the highest ocean heat content on record, and this trend likely continued in … the long-term average, indicating a continued uptake of heat trapped by greenhouse gases, according to the EU’s …
… on record. We saw unprecedented numbers of deaths from heat waves even in relatively prosperous European countries. … on record. We saw unprecedented numbers of deaths from heat waves even in relatively prosperous European countries. …
… major untapped potential for renewable energy. Extreme heat combined with dry soils to fuel periods of record … climate change. The newly arrived El Niño will turn up the heat and bring with it more extreme weather. Early Warnings … major untapped potential for renewable energy. Extreme heat combined with dry soils to fuel periods of record …
… signs of climate change, including sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification and sea-ice and glacier melt continue, … For each 3-month period until September 2018, ocean heat content was the highest or second highest on record. … drought: Large parts of Europe experienced exceptional heat and drought through the late spring and summer of 2018, …
… extreme weather events of recent years, including heat waves, droughts, flooding, cyclones, and forest and … extreme weather events of recent years, including heat waves, droughts, flooding, cyclones, and forest and …
… for clinic patients, providers, and staff on extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods were developed as … for clinic staff, and more. Materials on extreme heat are dedicated to protecting patients with certain health … for clinic patients, providers, and staff on extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods were developed as …
… every part of the globe with flooding, droughts, cyclones, heat waves, and cold waves. Two exceptional heat waves hit Europe and Russia during summer 2003 and 2010 … every part of the globe with flooding, droughts, cyclones, heat waves, and cold waves. Two exceptional heat waves hit …