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Displaying 15 of about 18 results… 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." …
… 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 …
… communities will also receive help to cope with extreme heat. In addition, earthquake and flood risks will be … communities will also receive help to cope with extreme heat. In addition, earthquake and flood risks will be …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… ways. Climate change particularly affects formation of heat-waves, droughts, intense precipitation events, and in … US$ 5bn, would have amounted to more than US$ 100bn. Heat-waves and droughts Other events like heat-waves, droughts and wildfires contributed 15% (US$ …
… lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts … but save a lot of money on emergency aid.” Feeling the Heat challenges the UN, governments and aid agencies to … lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts …
… change has led to changes in climate extremes such as heat waves, record high temperatures and, in many regions, … increase in the length or number of warm spells or heat waves in many regions of the globe - Likely increase in … change has led to changes in climate extremes such as heat waves, record high temperatures and, in many regions, …