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Displaying 15 of about 27 results… the Moken of the Andaman Sea because they knew the tidal wave was coming. These nomads have a legend about the Laboon, the “wave that eats people”. According to ancient lore, before the … of cicadas is silenced as happened before the 2004 tidal wave. One member of the Moken noticed the silence and warned …
… to more shade awnings at retirement centres and heat warnings along with food deliveries, cities are trying … ways to help the most vulnerable battle expected record heat this summer. Such efforts are crucial both as climate … Resilient Cities and Landscapes, during an online event on heat vulnerability. In the Dutch city of The Hague, …
… struggling to calm the crying baby in her arms. "It's the heat rashes," she tells a nurse, rolling off a linen cloth … ushered in to see a doctor. As climate change brings more heat extremes around the world, cities are facing particular … materials - such as tin - and overcrowding are adding to heat problems in homes there. When temperatures last February …
This brief focuses on the extreme weather and humanitarian crises that have hit the Horn of Africa and Mozambique. It shows how the countries that have done little to fuel the climate crisis already face its worst impacts. The brief details how these countries are made more vulnerable to climate shocks because rich countries have failed to deliver…
… and Afghanistan, a year of floods, droughts, and extreme heat has helped push tens of millions of people into hunger … as climate change gathers pace and agriculture feels the heat. Governments must act now in Durban to protect our food … prices. • Drought and fires following a massive heat wave in Russia and Ukraine destroyed much of the 2010 harvest …
… east, to mainland Africa, the Sahel’s notorious dry heat hit me like a wave the moment I stepped from the car in Simiri after a … east, to mainland Africa, the Sahel’s notorious dry heat hit me like a wave the moment I stepped from the car in …
… the clouds blanketing Table Mountain than for blistering heat, but it is now looking for ways to stay cool as climate … many cities that have not particularly struggled with heat in the past – though may soon – are not as worried about … much of Africa "our city officials are not prioritising heat as a major issue," she said. "When you ask (officials) …
… are known as greenhouse gases (GHGs) because they trap heat and raise air temperature near the ground, acting like … the atmosphere, making life possible on earth by trapping heat. Yet since the industrial revolution, emissions of these … human activity have accumulated steadily, trapping more heat and exacerbating the natural greenhouse effect. As a …
… these Arab states, being shocked with an extreme icy cold wave not seen in a century is one example of how climate risk … these Arab states, being shocked with an extreme icy cold wave not seen in a century is one example of how climate risk …
… “This has affected farming across Ghana; the intense heat of the sun has ruined crops,” Mr. Kumi continued. … 1.90/day) could be exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat, if climate change responses are not put in place. The … “This has affected farming across Ghana; the intense heat of the sun has ruined crops,” Mr. Kumi continued. …
… 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 …
… said Cadornigara. "The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history," according to the UN … said Cadornigara. "The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history," according to the UN …
… that by 2050, global work-hour losses for increased heat are expected to be as high as 12% in some regions like … that by 2050, global work-hour losses for increased heat are expected to be as high as 12% in some regions like …
… increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters: heat waves, floods, droughts, cyclones and earthquakes. … increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters: heat waves, floods, droughts, cyclones and earthquakes. …
… but “while it’s known that climate change is bringing more heat and a rising risk of drought to this area, there is no … but “while it’s known that climate change is bringing more heat and a rising risk of drought to this area, there is no …