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… 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 …
… this could result in a rapid rise in the death toll due to heat-related disasters in Europe, which is somewhat more … are much smaller in absolute terms than those from extreme heat, will strongly decrease in all regions of Europe and … the number of people exposed to and killed by extreme heat. Limiting warming to 1.5°C could reduce the number of …
… precipitation, 11; drought, 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." … 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." …
… Climate change is increasing the number of days of extreme heat and decreasing the number of days of extreme cold in … Letters  finds the number of summer days with extreme heat has tripled since 1950 and summers have become hotter … Switzerland, and lead author of the new study . Extreme heat is dangerous because it stresses the human body, …
… global warming, Europe is likely to see even more severe heat, less frequent extreme cold, and more intense rain … and a pre-industrial climate. Hotter, and more frequent, heat extremes As the world warms up, so does Europe, although … the British Isles. We studied changes in a few different heat events, including hot summers like the record of 2003 in …
… droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised … droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised …
… including earthquakes, flooding, extreme cold, extreme heat, snow, ice, storms, tornados, heavy rain and other … including earthquakes, flooding, extreme cold, extreme heat, snow, ice, storms, tornados, heavy rain and other …
… Severe floods, windstorms, heat-waves and cold-waves have caused dramatic political, … result of a changing climate. … Severe floods, windstorms, heat-waves and cold-waves have caused dramatic political, …
… households directly – through drowning during floods, heat strokes and being buried under debris when houses … We asked the question: how was climate variability (heat waves, cold snaps, droughts, and excessive … This is because elderly people are more vulnerable to heat strokes than the younger cohorts. We also found that the …
… knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, … knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, …
… of extreme weather events in Europe, such as extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, storms, winds and … of extreme weather events in Europe, such as extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, storms, winds and …
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… the population live in urban areas which can be exposed to heat waves, flooding or rising sea levels." According to the … with southern and central Europe seeing more frequent heat waves, forest fires and droughts. Heavier precipitation … the population live in urban areas which can be exposed to heat waves, flooding or rising sea levels." According to the …
… can reduce individuals’ ability to respond to and avoid heat and thus result in negative health outcomes. In parts of … to help the elderly and other vulnerable groups during heat waves or cold spells. This is often supplemented by … can reduce individuals’ ability to respond to and avoid heat and thus result in negative health outcomes. In parts of …

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