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Displaying 15 of about 16 results… subject to the devastating impacts of drought and intense heat. Many of the temperatures presently being recorded in … of human survival, or “liveability”. The general limit of heat we should live in is 35°C wet-bulb temperature, which is … leave as they cannot survive in these conditions. Extreme heat is a serious health hazard. It can have very negative …
… 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 …
… around 9 January. Being too hot isn’t just uncomfortable. Heat stress causes dehydration, headaches, nausea – and, when … in South Africa’s Northern Cape province have died from heat stroke in January. At least 90 people died in India … the percentage of the population exposed to deadly heat stress is projected to increase from today’s 30% to …
… season. Despite this, no impacts of the record breaking heat were recorded. This does not mean however, that no impacts occurred. It is a known fact that extreme heat in African countries is notoriously underreported, … leading to little awareness about the dangers of extreme heat. Heat-related mortality is estimated to increase by a …
… 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 …
… most populous regions have been affected by extreme heat since 2013. More frequent and intense extreme heat is one of the major impacts of climate change. As the … of heatwave days at the global scale from 1950”. Extreme heat events can have serious health impacts – Europe’s 2003 …
… increase is disproportionately high due to the urban heat island effect. This study found that heatwave-protective … solution to achieve this is by implementing a National Heat Health Action Plan. Improving knowledge is a vital step … increase is disproportionately high due to the urban heat island effect. This study found that heatwave-protective …
… (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 …
… emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the … emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will … and preparing for more frequent weather extremes such as heat waves that will be particularly challenging for the … societally disruptive extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, dust storms and torrential rains, will …
… can reduce individuals’ ability to respond to and avoid heat and thus result in negative health outcomes. In parts of … to help the elderly and other vulnerable groups during heat waves or cold spells. This is often supplemented by … can reduce individuals’ ability to respond to and avoid heat and thus result in negative health outcomes. In parts of …
… 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 …