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Displaying 15 of about 19 results… This document describes the California Heat Assessment Tool developed by Four Twenty Seven to fill … local jurisdictions to advance the understanding of how heat waves are changing at a local level in California, US. … in California. … This document describes the California Heat Assessment Tool developed by Four Twenty Seven to fill …
… 153 billion hours of work were lost due to extreme heat. In a changing climate, heatwaves are expected to become … million full-time jobs. Similarly, economic losses due to heat stress at work are projected to increase to US$2.4 trillion in 2030, with the impact of heat stress being most pronounced in lower–middle- and …
… This publication describes the problem of extreme heat and outlines specific, actionable guidance for … and others can play in reducing the health impacts of heat exposure and saving lives from extreme heat. It … people have the support they need during the next heat wave. Learn more about Gonzaga’s Beat the Heat campaign: …
… triggers toward the end of gestation, such as extreme heat, can improve understanding of the role of acute stress … this study it was examined the association between extreme heat, variously defined during the last week of gestation, … of residence was used to create 12 definitions of extreme heat with varying relative temperatures (75th, 90th, 95th, …
… of historical trends in fire weather—a combination of high heat, low humidity, and strong winds—aims to investigate how … seasons in the Western United States. Warming from heat-trapping pollution is drying out forests, grasslands and … 25, 2021 Research brief by Climate Central FIRE WEATHER Heat, dryness, and wind are driving wildfires in the Western …
… are hotter across the globe—but the health impacts of this heat are not felt equally, even within the same city. In New … and many other cities across the United States, extreme heat disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable … 2°F increase for the state as a whole. While this kind of heat can be uncomfortable for many city residents, it becomes …
… maps that convey useful knowledge on exposure to extreme heat while helping to identify and implement effective … populations – such as people in urban areas susceptible to heat waves – have led to the utilization of maps to depict … of human health to hazards associated with extreme heat, especially the lack of agreement regarding …
… Heat-related illness, an environmental exposure-related … (ED), is likely to rise with increased incidence of heat events related to climate change. Few studies … and statistical relationship of social vulnerability and heat-related health outcomes. This study explores …
… This new report highlights currently available state-level heat vulnerability indices, which can help communicate which … communities are at increased risks of negative effects of heat on health, as well as current gaps in data and … FEMA’s National Risk Index incorporates NOAA’s heat wave data with CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index and the …
… The increasing intensity, duration, and frequency of heat waves due to human-caused climate change puts … United States—are disproportionately exposed to extreme heat. Lacking, however, are insights into fundamental … current exposure to climate inequities like intra-urban heat. Here, it is explored the relationship between …
… projections under the high emissions scenario show longer heat waves, but a low model agreement about the number of … projections under the high emissions scenario show longer heat waves, but a low model agreement about the number of … values indicate less than mean precipitation. Heat wave episodes are identified by considering periods of at …
… exposure to extreme temperatures during cold and heat waves. To do so, we incorporate weather simulations with … U.S. metropolitan areas. Urban residents’ exposure to heat waves is intensified by 1.9° ± 0.7°C (mean ± SD among … by 0.6° ± 0.8°C. The higher than expected exposure to heat waves significantly correlates with the spatial …
… will quadruple US outdoor workers’ exposure to hazardous heat conditions by mid-century, jeopardizing their health and … emissions. Outdoor worker exposure to hazardous extreme heat can be reduced if we take rapid action to reduce global … projections of dangerously hot days from the 2019 Killer Heat analysis with county- level US Census data on the number …
… temperature, precipitation, storms, droughts, and heat waves, which indicators can reveal long-term changes in … relate to climate change, such as acidity, temperature, heat storage, and sea level. Another chapter considers snow- … temperature, precipitation, storms, droughts, and heat waves, which indicators can reveal long-term changes in …
… (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake … (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake …