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Displaying 9 of about 9 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 …
… reasons into two main categories: the physical effects of heat on people's responses a change in the opportunities available to commit crime Heat is an irritant and the discomfort it causes might make … shorter tempered. [...] Scientists have hypothesised that heat triggers a particular physiological response that makes …
… Hidalgo and the City of Paris unveiled Paris’ first-ever heat-adapted schoolyard. The schoolyard was developed as part … were a contributing factor to ongoing efforts to battle heat in the city. With more than 750 schoolyards in the city, … space to fight heatwaves and the effects of the urban heat island phenomenon.” “The City of Paris has long …
… records – and it won’t be the last spell of such severe heat. In fact, climate change means that hot summers which … grows and ages, this will lead to more premature heat-related deaths and place extra strain on physical and … positive memories of past summers where they’d enjoy the heat, venture outside and make the most of a potentially …
… Rather than focusing exclusively on extremes of heat, or considering each type of asset in isolation, the … independently-living older adults make to both extreme heat and extreme cold. The paper examines the contribution of … Rather than focusing exclusively on extremes of heat, or considering each type of asset in isolation, the …
… of suicide is a public health priority,” Burke said. Heat and suicide To tease out the role of temperature from … others, some individuals hurt themselves. It appears that heat profoundly affects the human mind and how we decide to … of suicide is a public health priority,” Burke said. Heat and suicide To tease out the role of temperature from …
… warned might rear it head again due to increasing severe heat waves and intense flooding. Cardiac and respiratory disorders are direct heat illness occurring during heatwaves as seen in summer … warned might rear it head again due to increasing severe heat waves and intense flooding. Cardiac and respiratory …
… reveals how poor understanding of the dangers of extreme heat or cold also affected how well older adults adapt to … reveals how poor understanding of the dangers of extreme heat or cold also affected how well older adults adapt to …