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Displaying 105 of about 140 results… victims in Indonesia, or the Solomon Islands’ own deadly wave of 2007, where the proportion was 96%. And in … victims in Indonesia, or the Solomon Islands’ own deadly wave of 2007, where the proportion was 96%. And in …
… hence less energy at the earths’ surface is converted into heat”. Several studies have shown that broad-leaved trees … hence less energy at the earths’ surface is converted into heat”. Several studies have shown that broad-leaved trees …
… paper, said: "This paper shows how our vulnerability to heat extremes is rapidly changing and we expect that to … paper, said: "This paper shows how our vulnerability to heat extremes is rapidly changing and we expect that to …
… be supported by more knowledge on effective solutions. Heat extremes are already leading to increased fatalities and … be supported by more knowledge on effective solutions. Heat extremes are already leading to increased fatalities and …
… 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 …
… in disasters over the past twenty years in storms, floods, heat waves, droughts, earthquakes and tsunamis? Many could … in disasters over the past twenty years in storms, floods, heat waves, droughts, earthquakes and tsunamis? Many could …
… improvements in Europe’s ability to handle the impacts of heat waves which are estimated to have resulted in 72,000 … improvements in Europe’s ability to handle the impacts of heat waves which are estimated to have resulted in 72,000 …
… improve understanding of the relationship between summer heat and drought is critical to projecting flood and drought … improve understanding of the relationship between summer heat and drought is critical to projecting flood and drought …
… housing for elderly people that can buffer the effects of heat waves. Information gaps and data needs Successful … housing for elderly people that can buffer the effects of heat waves. Information gaps and data needs Successful …
… the damage caused. They invented a completely new kind of wave generator, which uses suction to suck air out of the … the damage caused. They invented a completely new kind of wave generator, which uses suction to suck air out of the …
… flooding risks combined with potential for pronounced heat and water stress in some regions A concentration of … 20 years, a combination of riverine floods with wildfires, heat stress, and water stress could generate strong localised … hurricanes, sea level rise, floods, water stress, heat stress and wildfires. Bottom panel: Bank loan exposure …
… of hundreds of millions of urban dwellers because of the heat waves, sea-level rise and water constraints it is … of hundreds of millions of urban dwellers because of the heat waves, sea-level rise and water constraints it is …
… production. Climate change “is happening now, with new heat and precipitation records being hit all the time,” says … production. Climate change “is happening now, with new heat and precipitation records being hit all the time,” says …
… 20 4 Human impacts from heat and cold extremes … Europe much more impacted, through the effects of extreme heat, water scarcity, drought, forest fires and agriculture … description below). Heat and cold waves The Heat and Cold Wave Magnitude Index are derived from the bias-corrected …
… related disasters, including floods, severe storms, heat and cold waves, and droughts. Heavy rain and floods hit … related disasters, including floods, severe storms, heat and cold waves, and droughts. Heavy rain and floods hit …