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Displaying 15 of about 23 results… Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, according to … and developed countries [...] … Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, …
… improve India’s resilience to the health risks of extreme heat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its … annual seasonal outlook for the summer expects the 2021 heat season to be warmer than usual over most regions of India. To counter the deadly heat, cities and regions across India are taking strong …
… reports, and climate bulletins. The study uses the ERA5-HEAT reanalysis of the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) … of the areas of the world that are exposed to heat stress with a focus on the Northern … in data over the heat threshold are consistent with heat- wave years. They are also consistent with El Niño years …
… and thus it is crucial that we develop a national heat code, writes Chandra Bhushan in this commentary. In … recorded in Canada. Now wildfires, caused by the extreme heat, have reduced much of Lytton to ash. To put things in … 1951 to 2015. It also revealed that the five most severe heat waves occurred after 1990. Similarly, heat-related …
… Athens. Now Freetown has appointed Africa's first chief heat officer, a mother on a mission to shield her city and … as she did as a small girl, stepping out without fear of heat stroke. "Climate change is a global issue, just like … said Kargbo. Kargbo is already steering a range of anti-heat initiatives, from tree planting to waste collection and …
… the “Urban Nature Declaration.” It aims to reduce the heat island effect, stem urban flooding and improve living … the “Urban Nature Declaration.” It aims to reduce the heat island effect, stem urban flooding and improve living …
… that are working to reduce the inequitable distribution of heat risks across populations and urban areas. As cities are … and population groups are more affected by urban heat than others. At the same time, some policy responses to heat impacts can be unfair. To address this, cities can apply …
… heatwaves as their high built density absorbs and retains heat, leading to higher temperatures than the surrounding areas and causing the ‘heat island’ effect. India’s northwest region routinely … heatwaves, city administrations must prepare and implement heat action plans and modify cities’ overall planning. … This …
… a coordinated, interagency effort to respond to extreme heat that threatens the lives and livelihoods of Americans, … and floods produce dramatic images of devastation, extreme heat often takes place out of sight and out of the news. But … workers and communities. During the June 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, states reported hundreds of …
… are hotter across the globe—but the health impacts of this heat are not felt equally, even within the same city. In New … and many other cities across the United States, extreme heat disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable … 2°F increase for the state as a whole. While this kind of heat can be uncomfortable for many city residents, it becomes …
… compared to nearby rural areas due to the large area of heat-absorbent paved surfaces and buildings, and lack of greenspace – a phenomena called Urban Heat Island effect. A new report shows that extreme summertime heat is distributed unevenly throughout the city and that it …
… bleaching – Losing more than a natural wonder Texas cold wave – A preventable catastrophe? … 1 Disaster Risks … record sea surface temperatures that contribute to coral heat stress, resulting in bleaching. When water is too warm, … all, in the average year they are much more affected by heat than by cold. In a state that prides itself on being …
… effects to be expected are health impacts due to heat. Also changes in ecosystems which influence the … instance, are physiologically more susceptible to extreme heat whilst migrants with lower socioeconomic resources … deteriorate (high agreement, medium evidence). The heat wave that struck Vienna in 2003, for instance, led to a …
… and rising global temperatures. What the research found Heat events, such as heatwaves, pose a significant health … than in surrounding regional areas due to “ the urban heat island ” effect, a result of heat created by all the densely packed people, vehicles and …
… will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and … This paper explores the governance structures of European heat health action plans and provides insights into key … will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and …