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Displaying 30 of about 127 results… being taken to understand and manage the risks of extreme heat in Hong Kong. Hong Kong faces unique challenges from … environment. An increased vulnerability to the urban heat island effect means that its inhabitants are more … harmful, and sometimes deadly, health effects of extreme heat. … This series describes interdisciplinary action being …
… health risks for many people in hot weather. To reduce heat-related illness and loss of life authorities and … — in addition to managing COVID-19 — before extreme heat strikes. Communities should be prepared to update and review communications and heat action plans, and make periodic changes to these plans …
… The recent prolonged Siberia heat from January to June 2020 would have been almost … scientists. Their analysis showed that prolonged heat like Siberia experienced from January to June this year … Climate change increased the chances of the prolonged heat by a factor of at least 600. This is among the strongest …
… By Bob Ward The UK should devise a ‘National Heat Risk Strategy’ following the revelation that several … Government should devise and implement a ‘National Heat Risk Strategy’ following the revelation that several … temperatures during the week ending 14 August, and the Heat-Health Watch Service operated by the Met Office and …
… The rapid growth of urban populations, the urban heat island (UHI) effect, and a potential increase in the … health risks of sensitive urban populations to extreme heat and the effective means of mitigating impacts of heatwaves. According to the US EPA, urban heat islands affect energy consumption, elevate greenhouse …
… Patricia and Norman Frank say extreme heat is changing the daily lives of people who have lived on … is clear. […] … Patricia and Norman Frank say extreme heat is changing the daily lives of people who have lived on …
… By Roop Singh The heat season is upon us in the northern hemisphere and with it … from the COVID-19 pandemic. The compounding impacts of heat and COVID-19 pose severe health risks that need and can … already most vulnerable to the negative effects of extreme heat. In particular, this includes the elderly(> 65 years), …
… and Atmospheric Administration data on thousands of heat events — from what is considered “extreme” by local … percent loss in the first 20 days after the beginning of a heat wave and about 0.68 percent in longer heat waves. Investor …
… itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like heat waves, up to five days in advance using minimal … — extended hot and cold spells that can lead to deadly heat waves and winter storms. Once trained, the system was … one didn’t cause extreme weather. This one caused a heat wave in California. This one didn’t cause anything. This one …
… Work provides first-hand accounts of dangerous levels of heat stress experienced in a range of occupations – including … several industries, and confirmed that working in excess heat is becoming a more common occupational health and safety … risk. The report documents the negative effects of excess heat on physical health, mental alertness, and stress. It …
… behind in efforts to reduce health impacts of extreme heat. Lynée Turek-Hankins of Stanford University (now … at risk of health impacts and death due to extreme heat. Risk may vary between communities according to unique … Index, which applies to all types of disasters; and the Heat-Health Action Index, which identifies areas particularly …
… initiating efforts to protect communities from imminent heat waves through Heat Action Plans and Cool Roofs . NRDC and partners that … 2020 heat season, IMD’s seasonal forecast shows the heat wave conditions are likely to be severe . NDMA has already …
… This essay focuses on unusual extreme summer heat extremes occurring in Germany at higher frequency, … are exposed to multiple inner-city threats, such as urban heat islands. Because harm to public health is directly … ambient air temperatures, local and national studies on heat-related morbidity and mortality indicate that vulnerable …
… in urban areas across the Philippines are affected by heat, using data from 1161 responses obtained through an … that almost all respondents (91%) are already experiencing heat stress quite severely and that the level of heat stress is correlated with population density. The …
… cooling system, we’re well designed to beat the heat . But hot weather already limits our ability to work and … In fact, our physiology places bounds on the level of heat and humidity we can cope with . The normal temperature … evaporating water (mainly through sweating) to dissipate heat. The “wetbulb” temperature is a measure that includes …