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Displaying 15 of about 36 results… By K. Rajendran Thiruvanandhapuram, India - Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing … the problem is simple and small, livestock experts argue: heat-tolerant dwarf cows. A team of researchers from Kerala … at a height of 61cm (24 inches). With India facing growing heat and drought threats, other state governments have …
… to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, … to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, …
… precipitation, 11; drought, 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." … 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." …
… as earthquake, landslide, flood, drought, cyclone, cold wave, heat wave, chemical disaster, fire, epidemic or pest attack; … earthquake, landslide, flood, drought, cyclone, cold wave, heat wave, chemical disaster, fire, epidemic or pest attack; …
… flooding, sea-level rise, rainfall-induced landslides, heat wave and drought, by considering five dimensions: physical, … flooding, sea-level rise, rainfall-induced landslides, heat wave and drought, by considering five dimensions: …
… East. In the summer of 2010, forest fires and the worst heat wave in Central Russia for 130 years caused heavy smog in … and disappearance of ice caps, longer periods of droughts, heat waves, rising sea level and flooding of coastal areas, …
… temper the rising risks of climate change. "Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided," (pdf) warns … we’re on track for a 4°C warmer world marked by extreme heat-waves, declining global food stocks, loss of ecosystems … Report on climate change in 2010. "Turn Down the Heat" combines a synthesis of recent scientific literature …
… in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to … water conservation actions; • Support and expand extreme heat planning; • Include climate change adaptation measures … in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to …
… hot spells could result in an additional 132,000 yearly heat fatalities, while labour productivity could drop by … than those in the north. This is clearly the case for heat-related deaths, water resources, habitat loss, energy … habitat loss, forest fires, labour productivity, and heat-related mortality. For most of these, the study compares …
… in damages. This summer has seen more than just extreme heat. In June, drought encompassed 56 percent of the … of certain types of extreme weather events (e.g., heat waves, torrential downpours). Two recently published … the same will likely prove true for this summer’s extreme heat throughout the U.S. What the Future Holds By continuing …
… is influencing extreme weather events including extreme heat events, intense rainfall events, droughts and drying, … is influencing extreme weather events including extreme heat events, intense rainfall events, droughts and drying, …
… their vulnerability to severe storms, droughts, floods and heat waves. Now, a new guide was published by Calvert … their vulnerability to severe storms, droughts, floods and heat waves. Now, a new guide was published by Calvert …
… emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the … emissions and to adapt climate related floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels. The long-term goal of the …
… technologies to increase resilience, such as drought- and heat-resistant crop varieties, in the context of climate … technologies to increase resilience, such as drought- and heat-resistant crop varieties, in the context of climate …
… light of increasing climate change induced droughts and heat waves. In fact, 40 per cent of global land mass are … light of increasing climate change induced droughts and heat waves. In fact, 40 per cent of global land mass are …