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Displaying 12 of about 12 results… At least 2,200 Indians this summer have died in a heat wave, making it the deadliest heat wave in the country, reports Quartz. Those most …
… rural areas thanks to amplification caused by the urban heat island effect. It’s normal for cities to be warmer than … significant consequences for those who are vulnerable to heat, particularly the very young and very old. A degree or … bodies and fewer concrete surfaces help reduce the urban heat island effect at night and even during the day during …
[...]With El Niño expected to deliver a scorching summer to Australia, a team at Griffith University will trial a system to alert the over-65s when temperatures inside their homes becomes dangerous, and provide personalised cooling advice to reduce the health risk.The trial will involve placing small sensors in three rooms of participants' homes an…
… of vulnerability of urban populations to extreme heat events in Australian capital cities at the present time, … can be used to calculate temperature thresholds for heat alert days. The key risk factors related to adverse … health outcomes were found to be areas with intense urban heat islands, areas with higher proportions of older people, …
… Australia, our hottest summer on record points to more heat-related deaths to come. The record heatwaves have highlighted the damaging effects of heat stress. Understandably, it’s becoming a major public health challenge . The risk of extreme heat events and the adverse impacts on older people has been …
… disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people … Bureau of Meteorology , CC BY Homelessness increases heat risks Climate change represents a health emergency . The … experiencing homelessness . They are more exposed to heat as it can be very hard for them to find cool spaces , …
… for that. As we get older, we tend to not “feel” the heat as much even though our bodies are less able to handle the heat . This contradiction can have lethal consequences , especially during periods of extreme heat. So, why is extreme heat so dangerous for older people? …
… and concerns over possible blackouts risks increasing heat-related deaths and illness this summer, as households … has investigated the impact of electricity policy on heat-vulnerable and financially constrained households in … these households live in poor quality homes that typically heat up quickly and cool down slowly. Our findings reveal …
… former Australian of the Year, to call for greater extreme heat preparedness to reduce illness and deaths, as well as … of care,” says Professor Stanley, a child epidemiologist. “Heat can cause debilitating sickness and death, which also … building and evaluation. Those who were most at risk of heat waves are older people, children, those with existing …
… vulnerable people do not have plans to cope with extreme heat. Working with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards … ability to use air-conditioning. For most people, extreme heat left them feeling hot and uncomfortable or unable to … to future extreme temperatures. However, for some extreme heat is already impacting their living preferences, with …
… bushfire awareness as well as giving information about heat waves, which can precede fires. In addition, staff … bushfire awareness as well as giving information about heat waves, which can precede fires. In addition, staff …
… and in buildings that are poorly ventilated and absorb heat. This increases the risk of heat stress and heat deaths. Poor neighbourhoods with weak infrastructure, …