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Displaying 8 of about 8 results… addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical … and sea-level rise. Building on earlier Turn Down the Heat reports, this new scientific analysis examines the … addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical …
… By Erika Bolstad Heat waves may tire all of us out — and not in just New York City. In the coming decades, heat waves will be longer, more frequent and more intense in … National Climate Assessment. This summer alone, extreme heat has killed grape pickers in California fields and hikers …
… was caused by a high pressure system, a so-called “ heat dome ”, which sat over the region for several days. Heat intensified within the dome as the high pressure … was caused by a high pressure system, a so-called “ heat dome ”, which sat over the region for several days. Heat …
… to a changing hydrology and more extreme droughts, floods, heat waves, windstorms, and forest fires, and in terms of the … to a changing hydrology and more extreme droughts, floods, heat waves, windstorms, and forest fires, and in terms of the …
… Pollution abatement Resilience to drought Reduced urban heat island effects Building energy efficiency Food security … Pollution abatement Resilience to drought Reduced urban heat island effects Building energy efficiency Food security …
… More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing … and forestry from the combined effect of drought, heat stress and fire. The PESETA study of the EU Joint … More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing …
… green roofs and trees to increase resilience to extreme heat in cities. These nature-based solutions also generate a … green roofs and trees to increase resilience to extreme heat in cities. These nature-based solutions also generate a …
… and increase adoption. One opportunity may be the current wave of government economic stimulus funding in response to … offers several urban greening options, for instance, urban heat island mitigation and storm-water management. Such … disaster impacts (e.g. slope stabilization, reduction of heat island effect, etc.) and their contribution to climate …