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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 …
… certain breeds of animals will be able to withstand the heat, the study said. The model is based on a "business as … into the mental and physical health impacts of extreme heat. "When we were going through studies and literature... … certain breeds of animals will be able to withstand the heat, the study said. The model is based on a "business as …
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… for the city, particularly relating to flood risk, urban heat, land degradation and soil erosion. In response to this, … live on land that is prone to flooding. Reducing the urban heat island effect Under current climate conditions, the … a result of the city’s increasing urbanisation, and this heat gain will only be compounded by the impacts of climate …
… 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 …
… (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake … (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake …
… the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. … This technical brief examines the experiences of Save … the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… the meteorological conditions that have brought such heat to the northern hemisphere include substantial changes … the meteorological conditions that have brought such heat to the northern hemisphere include substantial changes …
… hence less energy at the earths’ surface is converted into heat”. Several studies have shown that broad-leaved trees … hence less energy at the earths’ surface is converted into heat”. Several studies have shown that broad-leaved trees …
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… health is impacted by multiple trends of change, through heat waves, pollution (higher risk of cardiovascular or … health is impacted by multiple trends of change, through heat waves, pollution (higher risk of cardiovascular or …
… a hunch about how cutting down forests could affect summer heat. New NOAA modeling research backs up those hunches with … a hunch about how cutting down forests could affect summer heat. New NOAA modeling research backs up those hunches with …
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… City especially as we plan for climate change. “We have heat-waves, flooding, forest fires and water shortages in … City especially as we plan for climate change. “We have heat-waves, flooding, forest fires and water shortages in …
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… Justin Uwazuruonye in 2010 reported that excessive heat and dust could further result in the upsurge of diseases … Justin Uwazuruonye in 2010 reported that excessive heat and dust could further result in the upsurge of diseases …

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