Search
Results for " heat wave "
Displaying 7 of about 7 results… are facing a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades. This interactive map identifies … the average number of days per year above a 100°F heat index that are projected to occur at military bases in … are facing a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades. This interactive map identifies …
… The June 2021 heat dome drew attention to heat risks in the Portland region. Heat caused 72 deaths in heat wave of record-setting length in the summer of 2022 when five …
… PARK, Pa. — As the frequency and severity of both heat waves and extreme cold weather events increase across … to cold events in winter and also exacerbate urban heat island effects in summer.” Wang said that while other … heat waves and not extreme cold. “We consider it a heat wave or a cold wave if temperatures are outside the average …
… to maximize and/or minimize natural effects, such as solar heat gain. These decisions can reduce heating and cooling … costs. Thermal mass —the building’s mass is used to store heat energy in order to reduce temperature swings; it can supplement solar heat gain to radiate heat at night. Natural ventilation …
… continue to occur and accelerate in the future, leading to heat and heat waves, sea level rise and storm surge, and droughts and … continue to occur and accelerate in the future, leading to heat and heat waves, sea level rise and storm surge, and …
… feet by the end of the century, increased incidence of heat waves and drought, and more intense rain and snow storms … feet by the end of the century, increased incidence of heat waves and drought, and more intense rain and snow storms …
… from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural … from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural …