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Displaying 15 of about 45 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 …
“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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Iraq, Kuwait and Oman - the immediate risk of soaring heat and humidity overshadows the distant threat of rising … to fail.” Wet bulb temperature measures the combination of heat and humidity to determine how well the body can cool … Iraq, Kuwait and Oman - the immediate risk of soaring heat and humidity overshadows the distant threat of rising …
… 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." …
… is also having a major influence, especially on extreme heat, according to WMO experts. “Climate change is … the impact of heatwaves became more severe. “Extreme heat is increasingly becoming the big silent killer,” said Ko … which is attributed to global warming. In the heat wave areas of India, the total duration of heat waves has …
… hazards, with a focus on floods, sea level rise and heat stress looking out to mid-century. Flood risk and sea level rise are assessed with a precision of 90x90m. Heat stress is evaluated at a 25x25km scale. We found that … representing the highest risk for both types of asset. Heat stress also presents significant risk to these …
… 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 …
… Earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds and heat waves put lives in peril, and extreme weather events due … natural hazards – seismic activity, floods, landslides, heat-waves and winds – and populations’ exposure to them in … … Earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds and heat waves put lives in peril, and extreme weather events due …
… 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 …
… to weather and climate extremes, specifically floods, heat-waves and cold spells. The 54 participants included … to weather and climate extremes, specifically floods, heat-waves and cold spells. The 54 participants included …
… 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 …