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Displaying 2 of about 2 results… this year, 65 people have perished from nearly 44C (111F) heat in Karachi, Pakistan – a city used to extreme heat. But the impact is not evenly distributed. For example, … in less vegetated areas had a 5% higher risk of death from heat-related causes. In 2017, researchers at University of …
… of growing urbanization and aging populations mean for heat risks as the world grows hotter? In the future we will … temperatures due to climate change result in increased heat stress risk in many urban areas around the world. … densely built-up urban areas are prone to urban heat island effects where temperatures hardly cool down over …