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Displaying 11 of about 11 results… as big as the rest of the world because of the ‘urban heat island’ effect, new research shows. The study by an … for cities this century could be 2.6 times higher when heat island effects are taken into account than when they are … compared with a global average of 5.6 per cent. The urban heat island occurs when natural surfaces, such as vegetation …
… will spend more than double of New York's to manage urban heat generated due to massive concretisation as the summer … the need to mitigate the impacts of record-breaking heat, particularly in cities around the world subject to the urban heat island ( UHI ) effect (increase in heat due to man-made …
… in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to … water conservation actions; • Support and expand extreme heat planning; • Include climate change adaptation measures … in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to …
… cyclones/hurricanes, sea level rise, extreme rainfall, heat stress, and water stress. “This new dataset provides a … as was largely believed to be the case until recently. Heat Stress: The highest heat stress scores tend to be centered in the Southeast and …
… communities will also receive help to cope with extreme heat. In addition, earthquake and flood risks will be … communities will also receive help to cope with extreme heat. In addition, earthquake and flood risks will be …
… in Da Nang face increasing health threats from extreme heat and have few options for adapting. The second study … in Da Nang face increasing health threats from extreme heat and have few options for adapting. The second study …
… in place to deal with them. As a case in point, extreme heat events in our cities are the biggest climate-related … – and retaining water in cities can significantly reduce heat loads. A 10% increase in green cover could reduce the … work practices and use of transport systems during heat waves, rather than just relying on engineering solutions …
… in these three highly vulnerable regions. Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for … – that will cause widespread food shortages, unprecedented heat-waves, and more intense cyclones," said World Bank Group … found. Inconsistences in the monsoon season and unusual heat extremes will affect crops. Loss of snow melt from the …
… drier summers and a higher likelihood of flash-floods, heat waves and droughts. The report concludes that Government … take place and we will face more floods, droughts and heat waves. "We must act now to protect people, property and … drier summers and a higher likelihood of flash-floods, heat waves and droughts. The report concludes that Government …
… is hosted by UNEP, confirms the World Bank's Turn Down the Heat Reports that there is a 40 per cent chance that we will … protection measures such as seawalls, dykes, wave breakers and other elements of coastal zone management, … is hosted by UNEP, confirms the World Bank's Turn Down the Heat Reports that there is a 40 per cent chance that we will …
… extreme weather, including flooding, erosion, and extreme heat. The project will increase the air quality for residents … extreme weather, including flooding, erosion, and extreme heat. The project will increase the air quality for residents …