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Displaying 5 of about 5 results… By K. Rajendran Thiruvanandhapuram, India - Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing … the problem is simple and small, livestock experts argue: heat-tolerant dwarf cows. A team of researchers from Kerala … at a height of 61cm (24 inches). With India facing growing heat and drought threats, other state governments have …
… four key areas are i) water scarcity, ii) flood risk, iii) heat stress, iv) impacts on natural capital and agriculture. … four key areas are i) water scarcity, ii) flood risk, iii) heat stress, iv) impacts on natural capital and agriculture. …
The Lancet, 2015, dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60854-6
This report by the 2015 Lancet Commission maps out the impacts of climate change by examining the latest health data, and suggests the necessary policy responses in order to ensure the highest attainable standards of health for populations worldwide.
The report shows that the direct health imp…
… 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 …
… along with increases in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, droughts and wildfire. Public schools in many … to future low flows. Agriculture : Rising temperatures, heat waves and droughts can reduce crop yield and slow cattle …