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Displaying 75 of about 142 results… 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 …
… climate service networks3 at European and national levels. Heat-waves. Given that impacts of heat waves are highly variable across Europe, further studies of the factors affecting health outcomes during heat waves are required. Flood defence and early …
… 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 …
… They shield buildings and roads from whirl winds and heat waves to minimise damage. A few trees can be effective … They shield buildings and roads from whirl winds and heat waves to minimise damage. A few trees can be effective …
… lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts … but save a lot of money on emergency aid.” Feeling the Heat challenges the UN, governments and aid agencies to … lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts …
… surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than … surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than …
… links for specific factories. During the first COVID-19 wave, it became clear that delayed deliveries can cost car … links for specific factories. During the first COVID-19 wave, it became clear that delayed deliveries can cost car …
… habitats, both of which act as natural barriers against wave surges. This formed part of a strategy that seeks to … habitats, both of which act as natural barriers against wave surges. This formed part of a strategy that seeks to …
… everything in its path. It was reported that a huge wave of boulders, building debris and mud cascaded down the … everything in its path. It was reported that a huge wave of boulders, building debris and mud cascaded down the …
… aid, as their last harvest was another disaster. “Intense heat burned the crop,” Chiramswuana says. But the most recent … aid, as their last harvest was another disaster. “Intense heat burned the crop,” Chiramswuana says. But the most recent …
… over the ravages of climate change, drought, floods, heat-waves, wildfires and other natural hazards. Figures … over the ravages of climate change, drought, floods, heat-waves, wildfires and other natural hazards. Figures …
… cost of installation was very cheap.” Slamdam is part of a wave of cutting-edge technologies that experts hope will help … cost of installation was very cheap.” Slamdam is part of a wave of cutting-edge technologies that experts hope will help …
… dunes, and wetlands can lessen storm surge and attenuate wave energy, thereby reducing damage and mortality from … tsunamis. Robust coral reefs have demonstrated to reduce wave energy by 97% and wave height by 88%, a degree of protection offered equivalent …
… of the economy relies on agriculture and pastoralism — a heat wave and drought can immediately impact people’s lives, she … levels continue to rise and resulting droughts, wildfires, heat waves and floods are being witnessed around the world. …
… improve understanding of the relationship between summer heat and drought is critical to projecting flood and drought … improve understanding of the relationship between summer heat and drought is critical to projecting flood and drought …