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Displaying 15 of about 92 results… Recent marine heat waves have caused devastating impacts on marine … in understanding past and future changes in marine heat waves and their risks for marine ecosystems is needed to … manner. There is overwhelming evidence that atmospheric heat waves over land are changing under global warming, …
… — had modest to insignificant impacts on migration. Heat stress, on the other hand - which attracts relatively … in the journal Nature Climate Change. For example, when heat stress caused wheat to mature early in Pakistan in 2010, … have been far more responsive to flood victims than heat stress victims, as in other parts of the developing …
… not to scare the public. The unparalleled setting of new heat extremes is forcing the continual upwards trending of … not to scare the public. The unparalleled setting of new heat extremes is forcing the continual upwards trending of …
… 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 …
… food and energy shortages. Experts say the extreme heat is a grim preview of what the climate crisis has in … hottest month on record in India since 1901. The extreme heat also came earlier in the year than normal, covered a … affected farmers with little shelter from the heat and whose crops have wilted in the scorching sun. …
… set of durum wheat varieties that can withstand up to 40°C heat along the Senegal River basin. If scaled up, the … Council, ICARDA scientists developed super-early and heat-tolerant durum wheat cultivars and tested them in the … set of durum wheat varieties that can withstand up to 40°C heat along the Senegal River basin. If scaled up, the …
… By K. Rajendran Thiruvanandhapuram, India - Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing … the problem is simple and small, livestock experts argue: heat-tolerant dwarf cows. A team of researchers from Kerala … at a height of 61cm (24 inches). With India facing growing heat and drought threats, other state governments have …
… adaptation needs Growing threats range from extreme heat to coastal erosion Future costs will rise substantially … and finance, calling many of the risks "unprecedented". HEAT-RELATED DEATHS The threats have risen substantially in … preparing for the possibility of regular 40C summer heat has been harder, even as heat records are broken, most …
… deadly conditions repeatedly, suffering the most damaging heat effects, at least as far as human life is concerned, of … on the planet. The study shows that the risk of deadly heat waves is significantly increased because of intensive … of the Midwest in the U.S. That increased vulnerability to heat arises because the irrigation exposes more water to …
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization, the number of deaths attributable to drought appears to be declining over time. One possible factor here? Many countries have become more adept at staving off famine during dry spells, reports Vox...
… The big heat hit India earlier than usual: temperatures of 44°C in … new studies—each quite separate—appear to confirm that heat, drought, and hunger on massive scales can only get … droughts are increasingly likely to happen simultaneously. Heat and drought together multiply the risks of wildfire. A …
… nation Nigeria has faced prolonged stretches of severe heat. A recent quick-fire analysis found that the conditions … times more likely by human-caused climate change. But the heat is still ongoing, with temperatures reaching a record … recorded, experts tell Carbon Brief. WORST HEAT WAVE IN SAHEL HISTORY MALI ❗️Yelimane Tmin 34.2 Tmax 47.2 …
… and extreme weather events such as drought, extreme heat and floods have led to rising wheat prices and food … in nature to survive tough conditions such as extreme heat, drought, flooding and poor soils. Plant breeders are … and extreme weather events such as drought, extreme heat and floods have led to rising wheat prices and food …
… and South Asia. Building on the 2012 report, Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided, this new … in this report are: (i) unusual and unprecedented heat extremes; (ii) rainfall regime changes and water … and South Asia. Building on the 2012 report, Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided, this new …
… now, no commercial crop has been designed to tolerate heat. We are working on this problem by trying to make … equation. Plants, unlike animals, cannot seek refuge from heat. The only solution is to make them better able to … crops . What happens to plants when they face extreme heat? Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight and …