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Displaying 15 of about 27 results… hazards, with a focus on floods, sea level rise and heat stress looking out to mid-century. Flood risk and sea level rise are assessed with a precision of 90x90m. Heat stress is evaluated at a 25x25km scale. We found that … representing the highest risk for both types of asset. Heat stress also presents significant risk to these …
… manager Schroders found increased flooding and rising heat could deprive four key garment-producing countries - … earn if they adapted effectively to the threats. High heat and humidity can leave workers exhausted and ill, … manager Schroders found increased flooding and rising heat could deprive four key garment-producing countries - …
… including tides and surge, earthquake and tsunami, extreme heat and drought, as well as climate change. This document is … including tides and surge, earthquake and tsunami, extreme heat and drought, as well as climate change. This document is …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… changes and extreme weather risks, such as cold and heat waves, droughts, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, storms, … changes and extreme weather risks, such as cold and heat waves, droughts, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, storms, …
… durable de l'Outaouais – reducing the impact of urban heat islands by implementing urban greening initiatives. … Québec – helping municipalities reduce the number of heat islands and air pollution through heat island mapping, public awareness and urban greening …
… Climate: Past, Present, Future Urban climate, urban heat island and urban biometeorology Interglacial climate … Climate: Past, Present, Future Urban climate, urban heat island and urban biometeorology Interglacial climate …
… estate faces increasing risk. Hotels have been riding a wave since 2009. According to an analysis by industry data … estate faces increasing risk. Hotels have been riding a wave since 2009. According to an analysis by industry data …
… a natural disaster, the effects are still felt. The second wave of problems for local people is economic as tourists … a natural disaster, the effects are still felt. The second wave of problems for local people is economic as tourists …
… giant coal mining industry. Noting an increase in extreme heat waves, flooding and bush fires in recent years, the … giant coal mining industry. Noting an increase in extreme heat waves, flooding and bush fires in recent years, the …
… carbon emissions. The length, frequency, and intensity of heat waves will increase over most areas too, while rain, … carbon emissions. The length, frequency, and intensity of heat waves will increase over most areas too, while rain, …
… issuing lease termination notices, sparking an unexpected wave of sheltering demands a week to 10 days after the storm. … issuing lease termination notices, sparking an unexpected wave of sheltering demands a week to 10 days after the storm. …
… of grid infrastructure could be weakened by rising heat and water stress at the same time as floods are … were without electricity, all in the middle of an intense heat wave8. The cost of damage to power infrastructure is … 2050 Based on RCP 8.5 Annual probability of a lethal heat wave, % 20 30 40 50 60 70 Source: McKinsey & Company …
… paper include events like floods, droughts, and extreme heat, as well as other phenomena like natural hazards, pests, … paper include events like floods, droughts, and extreme heat, as well as other phenomena like natural hazards, pests, …