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Displaying 15 of about 47 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 …
… 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 …
… not just more intense but also longer lasting periods of heat, drought and rain during summer as the planet warms, … combined with global warming will lead to much more severe heat waves in the future. “Our study found that if the world … compounds impacts. During the 2018 European heat wave several spells of hot and dry weather, each lasting …
… shelters that have been protecting them from the extreme heat of the day and carry on with their lives. "The 'day' has … and other daily activities a struggle. The punishing heat has forced people and livestock to spend their days … and the chance to get back to work. NIGHT SCHOOL With the heat making it hard for children to walk to school and to …
“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…
… 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 …
Multiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million childrenAs a prolonged heatwave and drought grip several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF is sounding the alarm on the dire situation faced by vulnerable communities who are bearing the brunt of climate change. In the region, 45 million children are living through mu…
… 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." …
… Ben Henley In Australia we know about sweltering summer heat. We all remember the images of burned koala paws , … it’s the real deal and it’s no laughing matter. Extreme heat has hit locations throughout the Northern Hemisphere, in … , Glasgow , Tokyo and Lapland . In the past few weeks heat records have tumbled in a wide range of places, most …
… 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 …
… future climate will be characterised by more frequent heat waves and more widespread drought. Heat and drought will both challenge crop production, but … how the future summer climate of Europe might be: lots of heat and serious drought – and crops that wither and die. The …
… harvested the grain in the midst of a drought and sapping heat that charred many other types of crop. The secret of her … this hot, but (this) variety of maize performs well in the heat," said the 62-year-old Marutsvaka. "I am preparing my … food. Worried about the projected impact of increasing heat on maize as a result of climate change, researchers at …
… rural areas: cows grazing peacefully. But, by 2050, heat stress induced by climate change may drastically alter … measures are put in place, the number of extreme heat events driven by climate change – especially in the … – will increase. Poultry and pigs already face major heat stress challenges in many regions of the tropics where …
… 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 …