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Displaying 12 of about 12 resultsDue to the impacts of climate change, several cities have adopted adaptive measures in order to face extreme weather events: "In Seoul, for instance, they have removed a highway and restored an ancient river running through the city. This creates a wind corridor to it keep cool, and will also help drain water away in times of high rainfall," Simon Reddy…
“The only thing that is predictable is the unpredictability of rainfall, which makes it difficult to deal with adaptation measures" said Dr Tanya Abrahamse, chief executive of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at a workshop addressing the country’s preparations for the hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties to take place in Durban…
… "no longer optional", she noted. Earthquakes, floods, a heat-wave and cold-wave were among the 373 natural disasters … in Haiti killed over 222,500 people in January, and a heat wave in the Russian summer caused around 56,000 …
… the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. … This technical brief examines the experiences of Save … the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. …
… are impacted by extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, floods, sea-level rise and forest fires. … are impacted by extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, floods, sea-level rise and forest fires. …
… extreme events: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail storms, heat waves, cold spells, floods, and droughts. It links … extreme events: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail storms, heat waves, cold spells, floods, and droughts. It links …
… impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less … impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less …
… for the impact of climate change, such as increased heat waves, drought and flooding. Climate trends and … by the 2050s, increasing extreme weather events including heat waves. - Coastal cities should expect to experience more … College, and co-editor of the study. “There will be more heat waves, threatening the health of the elderly and infirm. …
… tropical cyclones, storms, floods, landslides, droughts, heat waves, blizzards, and some outbreaks of epidemic … tropical cyclones, storms, floods, landslides, droughts, heat waves, blizzards, and some outbreaks of epidemic …
… City especially as we plan for climate change. “We have heat-waves, flooding, forest fires and water shortages in … City especially as we plan for climate change. “We have heat-waves, flooding, forest fires and water shortages in …
… to reduce the intensification of temperatures by the urban heat island; designing new and adapting existing buildings … to reduce the intensification of temperatures by the urban heat island; designing new and adapting existing buildings …
… from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural … from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural …