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Displaying 6 of about 6 results… more frequent and intense as climate change takes hold. Heat stress presents a growing threat to human health and … and South East Asia – where, without adaptation, rising heat stress will drive labour capacity losses in key sectors, … export economies. Using projected daily temperatures from Heat Stress Indices for the period 1980-2045 and data on the …
… kidney and respiratory disease. There will be 7,000 heat-related deaths every year in the UK by 2050 if the … homes and transport networks are able to deal with extreme heat, and that local authorities and cities have green spaces and heat-resilient infrastructure.” The Committee has called on …
By Katharine Murphy
Extreme weather over summer could reduce the output of coal, gas and hydro power generators and cause problems with the reliability of electricity supply, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator.
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“Extreme temperatures and extended heatwaves elevate the risk of extreme peak demands on the network, and can…
… at the University at Buffalo, identify multiple urban heat islands — literal hot spots within the city where … Cleveland. Northeast Ohio can expect more severe storms, heat waves, and flooding. It’ll see more days with poor air … Gray said. Neighborhoods like the ones flagged as heat islands by Rajkovich could face greater risks if the …
… as transportation and water supply need to better study heat-health risks and economic losses. … This report is an … as transportation and water supply need to better study heat-health risks and economic losses. …
… Pollution abatement Resilience to drought Reduced urban heat island effects Building energy efficiency Food security … Pollution abatement Resilience to drought Reduced urban heat island effects Building energy efficiency Food security …