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Displaying 15 of about 141 results… catastrophe insurance and reinsurance sectors. The first wave of disruption saw the arrival of fresh capital, to found … sustained dominance in global reinsurance. A second wave of disruption starting in the mid-1990s saw the … been impossible without catastrophe loss models. The Third Wave of Disruptive Technology Since 2000, catastrophe …
… chief executive Colleen Kelly. "We must prevent a second wave of destruction from additional flooding, crop loss, … chief executive Colleen Kelly. "We must prevent a second wave of destruction from additional flooding, crop loss, …
… 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 …
This report shows the positive difference Islamic Relief Worldwide is beginning to make in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) by highlighting how village disaster committees and earthworks to raise people’s houses have reduced the impact of seasonal flooding in north-western Bangladesh. It shows how irrigated vegetable growing and microfinance lo…
… 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 …
… tree planting and green space development to alleviate the heat island effect in lower-income neighbourhoods; … The project will also aim to reduce stormwater runoff and heat within the city through tree-planting campaigns that … tree planting and green space development to alleviate the heat island effect in lower-income neighbourhoods; …
… 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 …
… nations,” say the report’s authors. Coral reefs can reduce wave energy by an average of 97 percent, the report … project using reef that he hopes will have resistance to heat and acidic waters. “Coral restoration has always been … project using reef that he hopes will have resistance to heat and acidic waters. “Coral restoration has always been …
… position. This undulation in the jet stream is a Rossby wave. Rossby waves usually then move eastward, guided by the … time can lead to prolonged downpours, but also to lengthy heat waves. During the flooding on the east coast of … time can lead to prolonged downpours, but also to lengthy heat waves. During the flooding on the east coast of …