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… Project on climate attribution science following the heat wave in Phalodi, Rajasthan, India, 19 May 2016. An analysis … human-induced climate change had contributed to the heat wave event and to inform decision-makers whether such …
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… Elisabeth Gawthrop New research shows that in Bangladesh, heat wave predictability exists from a few days to several weeks … save thousands of lives. In the United States, extreme heat events have killed more people in the last 30 years than …
… least 40 people died during China’s record-breaking 2013 heat wave, when temperatures spiked to more than 105°F. The deadly event was just one of a string of intensifying heat waves that have hit the country over the past 50 years, …
… an estimate of the human impact of increasing frequency of heat waves as we proceed into the 21st century. The study … scenario regarding emissions, frequency of heat waves could increase by about 75 times. Adherence to the … 2 degrees may cause a 30-fold increase in severe heat wave frequency by the end of the century. By 2100, the …
… attribution science can help to mitigate future extreme heat events and address the needs of those most affected. Key messages The frequency and magnitude of extreme heat events are increasing in India. This is leading to … communities in urban areas, including dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Climate …
… As summer heat becomes unbearable, simple measures can help people cope … tin roof with white reflective paint, to try to reduce the heat. The simple change worked. Through the month of May - … quilts and bedcovers. "We used to really suffer from the heat. We could not sit inside, we could not work, people were …
… it’s enough to have more than doubled the probability of a heat wave killing in excess of 100 people in India, according to … temperatures; the frequency, severity and duration of heat waves; and heat-related deaths. They found that when …
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… is here and global temperatures are increasing. Deadly heat waves, floods, and cyclones are hitting communities … Derangement. With record-breaking temperatures this year, heat waves are crippling many parts of India, Europe and the … response plans. Learning from the historic 2003 heat wave where over 15,000 people died, the French postal service …
… amenities offered, and restaurants promise relief from the heat. Appliance shops along the roadside display the … who can afford to stay cool and those left out in the heat. [...¨] … By Josh Dzieza [...] The cooling industry has … amenities offered, and restaurants promise relief from the heat. Appliance shops along the roadside display the …

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