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Displaying 15 of about 34 results… Athens. Now Freetown has appointed Africa's first chief heat officer, a mother on a mission to shield her city and … as she did as a small girl, stepping out without fear of heat stroke. "Climate change is a global issue, just like … said Kargbo. Kargbo is already steering a range of anti-heat initiatives, from tree planting to waste collection and …
… Already, cities around the world are facing intense heat waves. Several European and Southeast Asian countries … The southern United States has been hit by a long-lasting heat dome; parts of India have sweltered under 47°C (116°F) heat; and areas of North Africa reached temperatures of 50°C …
… addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical … and sea-level rise. Building on earlier Turn Down the Heat reports, this new scientific analysis examines the … addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical …
… 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 …
… In the coming decades, heat will become one of the most significant and visible … are expected to increase faster than the global average . Heat is linked to both increases in deaths and disease . The … less attention than high-income countries in research on heat’s effects on health. Little is known about how …
… 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 …
… Freetown appointed Eugenia Kargbo as the city's chief heat officer in 2021. Kargbo is the first person in Africa to … greener city and helping its residents cope with rising heat. Her appointment is part of a wider plan to "Transform … and informal workers will become more vulnerable to heat-related health risks . The tens of thousands of women …
… in parts of the Mediterranean, scorching, road-melting heat to South Asia, and torrential rain causing deadly floods … winter. But this year, a combination of unusual and early heat and ongoing drought has generated more volatile … day in July or August, notes the New York Times. The heat wave across these countries would have been “almost …
… certain breeds of animals will be able to withstand the heat, the study said. The model is based on a "business as … into the mental and physical health impacts of extreme heat. "When we were going through studies and literature... … certain breeds of animals will be able to withstand the heat, the study said. The model is based on a "business as …
… of climate change. The elderly are more sensitive to heat and pollution due to existing health conditions, limited … of climate change. The elderly are more sensitive to heat and pollution due to existing health conditions, limited …
… living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make Africa deserving special attention Eugenia … has an unusual job: she is the city of Freetown’s chief heat officer . Her role in Sierra Leone’s capital is the … been tasked with raising public awareness about extreme heat, improving responses to heat waves, and collecting, …
… season. Despite this, no impacts of the record breaking heat were recorded. This does not mean however, that no impacts occurred. It is a known fact that extreme heat in African countries is notoriously underreported, … leading to little awareness about the dangers of extreme heat. Heat-related mortality is estimated to increase by a …
… Assessing the burdens of heat on women in India, Nigeria, and the US enables and informs solutions Extreme heat, largely driven by climate change, is a powerful and … latest economic report, The scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income . This …
… across the Sahel and West Africa experienced extreme heat, with maximum temperatures in the Sahel reaching more … In many of these countries power cuts occurred during the heat episode, making it especially difficult for the … were over the age of 60, and the hospital reports that heat likely played a role in many of the deaths. Furthermore, …
… “Millions of people around the world should be receiving heat-related warnings and advisories if we are to avoid a … risk management needs to step up the focus on extreme heat if we are to reduce mortality from this particular … to water and adequate shelter and protection from the heat and the sun.” The first six months of the year have been …