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Displaying 30 of about 48 resultsMultiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million childrenAs a prolonged heatwave and drought grip several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF is sounding the alarm on the dire situation faced by vulnerable communities who are bearing the brunt of climate change. In the region, 45 million children are living through mu…
New report finds major increase in urban and rural poor populations at high risk from a lack of access to cooling, totaling 1.09 billion people.
Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa at highest risk, with poverty impact of COVID-19 and rapidly growing hot cities contributing to increased risk.
Access to sustainable cooling is critical to ensure nutrition, h…
… The current issue of UMID magazine presents European heat action plans and shows heat precautions in federal states and municipalities. … Another focus is COVID-19: disease severity in the first wave, corona and the effects on air quality, wastewater …
… into focus last week across the Southern U.S. as a deadly heat wave blanketed the region. As my colleague Dr. Rachel Licker … out , the combination of income loss, COVID-19, extreme heat, and the lack of utility shutoff moratoria are bad, bad …
… 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; …
… people have experienced great harm from extreme heat and a lack of adequate protections. Although 87 percent … the state’s history is unknown, yet notable clusters of heat-related illnesses and deaths have occurred. The lack of … at least ten incarcerated people dying in the 2011 heat wave alone.16 Lawsuits have continued to plague the agency …
… bleaching – Losing more than a natural wonder Texas cold wave – A preventable catastrophe? … 1 Disaster Risks … record sea surface temperatures that contribute to coral heat stress, resulting in bleaching. When water is too warm, … all, in the average year they are much more affected by heat than by cold. In a state that prides itself on being …
… enters what is expected to be another record-breaking heat season, a global network of health and climate experts … for a hot summer, according to experts from the Global Heat Health Information Network ( GHHIN ). Adjusted … will also be needed, as common actions to reduce heat-related illness and death - such as leaving dangerously …
… flood, industrial disaster, drought, epidemic, landslide, wave/surge, fire, extreme temperature, earthquake and … flood, industrial disaster, drought, epidemic, landslide, wave/surge, fire, extreme temperature, earthquake and …
… U.S. state of Virginia. The brief includes a discussion of heat, coastal flooding, water- and food-borne illnesses, air … flooding from coastal storms. As a result, we face more heat-related illnesses, air quality issues, food and water … U.S. state of Virginia. The brief includes a discussion of heat, coastal flooding, water- and food-borne illnesses, air …
… through a participation process. Preparing for future heat extremes With the increase in extreme heat events caused by climate change , policymakers, urban … preparing for emergency response, and establishing heat warning systems. Hence, there is a growing need for …
… such as disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, excessive heat, airborne allergens, and low air quality. In this … outcomes, followed by lectures on pollen dispersal and heat stress mitigation. Two homework assignments will give … such as disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, excessive heat, airborne allergens, and low air quality. In this …
… usual strategies recommended to protect individuals from heat-related illness such as seeking refuge in … who are most at-risk of COVID-19 are those also at-risk of heat-related illness, such as the elderly and those with … cooling strategies to protect the most vulnerable from heat-related illness and the spread of SARS-COV-2. Our study …
… glacial lake outbursts, heavy snow fall, avalanches, heat and cold waves and forest fires. Part II includes … glacial lake outbursts, heavy snow fall, avalanches, heat and cold waves and forest fires. Part II includes …
… droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised … droughts, landslides, epidemics, tsunamis and extreme heat and cold. It also warns that some industrialised …