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Displaying 90 of about 135 results… 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 …
… global warming, Europe is likely to see even more severe heat, less frequent extreme cold, and more intense rain … and a pre-industrial climate. Hotter, and more frequent, heat extremes As the world warms up, so does Europe, although … the British Isles. We studied changes in a few different heat events, including hot summers like the record of 2003 in …
… “Millions of people around the world should be receiving heat-related warnings and advisories if we are to avoid a … risk management needs to step up the focus on extreme heat if we are to reduce mortality from this particular … to water and adequate shelter and protection from the heat and the sun.” The first six months of the year have been …
… 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 …
… Earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds and heat waves put lives in peril, and extreme weather events due … natural hazards – seismic activity, floods, landslides, heat-waves and winds – and populations’ exposure to them in … … Earthquakes, floods, landslides, high winds and heat waves put lives in peril, and extreme weather events due …
… soils have warmed. Extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods and droughts have caused rising damage … of the 21st Century, compared to the 1961–1990 average. Heat waves have increased in frequency and length, causing … of deaths over the last decade. The projected increase in heat waves could increase the number of related deaths over …
… 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 …
… hot spells could result in an additional 132,000 yearly heat fatalities, while labour productivity could drop by … than those in the north. This is clearly the case for heat-related deaths, water resources, habitat loss, energy … habitat loss, forest fires, labour productivity, and heat-related mortality. For most of these, the study compares …
… (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. …
… start of 2022. But while the US hurricane season and 40C heat in the UK have captured headlines, many of Africa’s most … fact that many parts of the continent did battle extreme heat in 2022. For example, in July, temperatures reached a … 48C in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. This heat helped fan the flames of devastating wildfires (see …
… CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of … CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of …
… 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 …
… droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised … droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised …