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Displaying 15 of about 19 results… Day: Climate Knowledge for Climate Action Record ocean heat, high land-surface temperatures and devastating flooding … because it absorbs over 93 per cent of the excess heat,” he said. “Sea surface temperatures – and levels - are rising and the heat is penetrating to lower depths. This will have major …
… process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, flooding.) … process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, …
… frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe and … frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe …
… to read the planet's "vital signs" from carbon dioxide to wave height or temperatures of land and oceans. Copernicus … to read the planet's "vital signs" from carbon dioxide to wave height or temperatures of land and oceans. Copernicus …
… it can bring to public administrators. In the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in their homes to measure heat and humidity during the summer months, and the data, … it can bring to public administrators. In the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in …
… NASA-Rio-UCCRN Workshop on Sea Level Rise, Urban Heat Islands, and Water Quality; New York, 14–16 November … in New York and received specialized training on urban heat islands, sea level rise, and water quality. At the … relevant data sets and resources. In the session on urban heat islands, participants learned about the effects of …
… storms, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves) along with information needed to anticipate the … storms, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves) along with information needed to anticipate the …
… them resulting from floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, heat waves and severe storms. They also include environmental … them resulting from floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, heat waves and severe storms. They also include environmental …
… 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 …
… disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital … disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital …
… More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing … and forestry from the combined effect of drought, heat stress and fire. The PESETA study of the EU Joint … More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing …
… agriculture New approaches to assess future extreme events Heat waves and health risks Roundtable sessions: About … agriculture New approaches to assess future extreme events Heat waves and health risks Roundtable sessions: About …
… the global and regional consequences of climate change for heat extremes, water resources, river and coastal flooding, … the global and regional consequences of climate change for heat extremes, water resources, river and coastal flooding, …
… on record. We saw unprecedented numbers of deaths from heat waves even in relatively prosperous European countries. … on record. We saw unprecedented numbers of deaths from heat waves even in relatively prosperous European countries. …
… slopes. When a storm brought heavy rains, a 5-metre-high wave of mud, boulders and branches, travelling at 30 … how snow accumulates. Soot deposited on the snow absorbs heat and speeds up melting. Likewise, dust released during … how snow accumulates. Soot deposited on the snow absorbs heat and speeds up melting. Likewise, dust released during …