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Displaying 15 of about 17 results… accuracy of temperature forecasts , particularly during heat waves like large parts of the U.S. have been … that went the other way and overestimated the summer heat or winter cold had little impact. That doesn’t mean … accuracy of temperature forecasts , particularly during heat waves like large parts of the U.S. have been …
… productive.” Their paper cites numerous studies on how the heat affects our ability to work and overall health. This summer’s record U.S. heat wave resulted in dozens of deaths . Industries based …
… at Grist. Today, we’re covering the dire impact of extreme heat on livestock and the agricultural industry — as well as … pigs, and others are susceptible to the same types of heat-related illnesses as humans, including dehydration, heat … vast livestock populations. Last summer in Kansas, a heat wave killed over 2,000 cattle when temperatures hit 104 …
… from Virginia illuminate the health care costs of extreme heat, which amount to approximately $1 billion every summer … is causing an increase in prolonged periods of extreme heat. With this has come a rise in incidences of heat-related … that can be defined in various ways. 4 For example, a heat wave in July or August could be defined as two or more …
… a hit. As much of the United States swelters under record heat, Amazon drivers and warehouse workers have gone on … that can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. [...] Extreme heat is regularly affecting workers beyond expected … temperature on productivity concludes that while extreme heat harms agriculture, its impact is greater on industrial …
… for scaling adaption investment has never been clearer: heat-fuelled climate perils are already causing 202 million … for scaling adaption investment has never been clearer: heat-fuelled climate perils are already causing 202 million …
… The researchers document that extreme heat has an economically and statistically significant … on economic growth in Latin America. Because extreme heat impacts physical and cognitive performance, heat waves … impact of increasing duration of heat. We define a heat wave as consecutive days with at least one hour above a given …
… [...] Despite these efforts to adapt, heat waves are putting costly burdens on businesses and … at reducing personal and economic risk associated with heat waves. From heatstroke insurance to plans that reimburse … farmers when cows are too hot to produce milk, this new wave of products may help communities build financial …
… The heat dome that killed 619 people two years ago was the … “We also found that health-care costs attributed to the heat wave amounted to $12 million.” [...] New alerts, an extreme …
… new report examines the impact of climate-driven extreme heat on women’s unpaid domestic labor, paid employment, and … investments, policies, and research. Extreme heat exposes stark gender inequalities Extreme heat affects … Climate change will nearly double the number of heat wave days in India, from fifteen under current climate …
… 85 cities across Europe and consider the impact of both heat and cold temperatures over the entire annual cycle. … costs. The study concluded that on average, UHI-induced heat-/cold-related mortality is associated with economic … of temperature-related mortality attributed to urban heat islands in European cities Wan Ting Katty Huang 1,2, …
… Extreme heat — summertime temperatures and humidity that exceed the … Great Lakes areas to close or send students home early. A heat wave broke temperature records in Puerto Rico — the heat …
… Over the past few months, a growing number of heat-related fatalities have been reported as unrelenting … addressed. … Over the past few months, a growing number of heat-related fatalities have been reported as unrelenting …
… Assessing the burdens of heat on women in India, Nigeria, and the US enables and informs solutions Extreme heat, largely driven by climate change, is a powerful and … latest economic report, The scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income . This …
… towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without heat impact assessments. Deadly heatwaves fuelled by climate … factor that would help policymakers consider how extreme heat actually impacts the Indian population. The new study is the first to include a “heat index” to measure the recurring impacts of Indian …