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… 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 …
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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 only thing that is predictable is the unpredictability of rainfall, which makes it difficult to deal with adaptation measures" said Dr Tanya Abrahamse, chief executive of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at a workshop addressing the country’s preparations for the hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties to take place in Durban…
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… assesses, for the first time, future changes in flood, heat-waves (HW), and drought impacts for all 571 European … assesses, for the first time, future changes in flood, heat-waves (HW), and drought impacts for all 571 European …
… 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 …
… 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." …
… and Rome could see the greatest increase in number of heat-wave days while Prague and Vienna could see the greatest increase in maximum temperatures during heat-waves. Lisbon and Madrid are in the top capital cities …
… hot spells could result in an additional 132,000 yearly heat fatalities, while labour productivity could drop by … than those in the north. This is clearly the case for heat-related deaths, water resources, habitat loss, energy … habitat loss, forest fires, labour productivity, and heat-related mortality. For most of these, the study compares …
… soils have warmed. Extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods and droughts have caused rising damage … of the 21st Century, compared to the 1961–1990 average. Heat waves have increased in frequency and length, causing … of deaths over the last decade. The projected increase in heat waves could increase the number of related deaths over …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of … CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of …
… emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the … emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the …
… to a changing hydrology and more extreme droughts, floods, heat waves, windstorms, and forest fires, and in terms of the … to a changing hydrology and more extreme droughts, floods, heat waves, windstorms, and forest fires, and in terms of the …
… (72 percent). But the book also includes sea-level rise, heat waves and drought case studies. The book is intended to … (72 percent). But the book also includes sea-level rise, heat waves and drought case studies. The book is intended to …

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