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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, according to … and developed countries [...] … Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, …
… 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 …
“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…
… living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make Africa deserving special attention Eugenia … has an unusual job: she is the city of Freetown’s chief heat officer . Her role in Sierra Leone’s capital is the … been tasked with raising public awareness about extreme heat, improving responses to heat waves, and collecting, …
… will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and … This paper explores the governance structures of European heat health action plans and provides insights into key … will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and …
… Severe floods, windstorms, heat-waves and cold-waves have caused dramatic political, … result of a changing climate. … Severe floods, windstorms, heat-waves and cold-waves have caused dramatic political, …
… knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, … knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, …
… and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. … and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… housing for elderly people that can buffer the effects of heat waves. Information gaps and data needs Successful … housing for elderly people that can buffer the effects of heat waves. Information gaps and data needs Successful …
… 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 …
… Higher temperatures lead to an increase in the number of heat waves and droughts, which have great impact on water … Higher temperatures lead to an increase in the number of heat waves and droughts, which have great impact on water …
… events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning … events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning …