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Displaying 90 of about 462 results… KEY CONCEPTS More frequent and intense extreme heat is an indicator of climate change—and a serious health … 2022. 232 locations have seen the annual number of risky heat days increase—by 21 more days on average since 1970. The South and Southeast were risky heat hotspots, but increases in days above local MMT were …
… Tim Radford As ever, the poorest people will most feel the heat in a hotter world. But a green growth initiative could … cities of the US Southwest are caught up in extremes of heat , the poorest people who live in the least prosperous … hotter than their white, well-heeled neighbours. Excess heat is linked to heat stroke, exhaustion, respiratory and …
… From June 30 to July 8, 2018, extreme heat caused 66 deaths on the Island of Montréal, stated Dr. … (CCSMTL) , at an event to launch the seasonal heat wave watch. Laurence Lavigne-Lalonde, member of the …
… could strain grids that are not used to unprecedented heat waves. This summer, as much as two thirds of the United … But in the summer, the biggest threat to the grid is heat and the air-conditioning residents rely on to cool off. … high temperature and much more about a wider-spread heat event.” “The whole system in the summer is designed to …
… Carolina State University researchers found drought and heat waves could make air pollution worse for communities … reduce people’s pollution exposure, except during severe heat waves. “We have known that air pollution … at NC State. “What we know now is that drought and heat waves makes things worse.” For the study, researchers …
… A new report warns extreme heat is set to cause devastating climate-related suffering in Canada, that if left unchecked, will surpass the 595 heat-related fatalities reported by British Columbia’s … in 2018. New guidance to address irreversible extreme heat , developed by the University of Waterloo’s Intact …
… Fahrenheit). "You can really feel the difference in heat when you're in the shade and when you're not," the … temperatures globally, nearly 3.5 billion people will face heat threats by mid-century, half of them in urban centres, … sucking up planet-heating carbon emissions, he said. URBAN HEAT ISLANDS The green corridors project has targeted "heat …
… solar reflective coatings on roads to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Solar reflective pavement has been praised … is the effect of solar reflective coatings on radiant heat, which influences human thermal exposure and comfort. … solar reflective coatings on roads to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Solar reflective pavement has been praised …
… behind in efforts to reduce health impacts of extreme heat. Lynée Turek-Hankins of Stanford University (now … at risk of health impacts and death due to extreme heat. Risk may vary between communities according to unique … Index, which applies to all types of disasters; and the Heat-Health Action Index, which identifies areas particularly …
… air temperatures, cool roofs could protect urbanites from heat waves By Priyanka Runwal This summer alone, intense heat waves have been to blame for at least 11 deaths in … – by 2050 these reflective roofs could bring down heat wave exposures (defined as each time a person experiences a …
… which tend to be hotter than rural areas due to the “urban heat island” effect—where the high density of buildings, parking lots, and pavement absorb and retain heat. These higher temperatures can exacerbate health … using more air conditioning. As climate change makes heat waves more frequent, cities are particularly …
… into older people’s heightened vulnerability to extreme heat, was promoted in major North American newspapers. Rising … that make older adults extremely vulnerable to deadly heat” in a longform article in the Los Angeles Times. Their … the adverse physical and mental health effects of extreme heat. Remarkably, regions historically known for high …
… packages for Amazon late last month, Alonzo was hit by a wave of exhaustion. Temperatures in Temple Hill, California, … employers to take measures to protect workers from the heat. Temperatures above 100F (38C) lead to a dramatic uptick … Amazon is making an effort to keep them safe during the heat. But more than a dozen drivers and other DSP employees …
… trees in urban areas. The foundation is combatting extreme heat and heat inequality using existing data from their urban heat island management study . It has set a target to protect …
… Medical Services (EMS) responses to 911 calls for heat-related illnesses and injuries, helping government … centers and additional tree coverage should be focused. “Heat is no longer a silent killer. From coast-to-coast, … in an announcement . Between 2018 and 2022, the rate of heat-related emergency services calls rose from 10.5 to 14.9 …