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Displaying 810 of about 816 results… on food production, costs, and security. Excessive heat or shortage of water can impede crop growth, reduce … on food production, costs, and security. Excessive heat or shortage of water can impede crop growth, reduce …
… two key crop or pasture regions would experience severe heat and dry conditions simultaneously. (Image credit: … two key crop or pasture regions would experience severe heat and dry conditions simultaneously. (Image credit: …
… to reduce the intensification of temperatures by the urban heat island; designing new and adapting existing buildings … to reduce the intensification of temperatures by the urban heat island; designing new and adapting existing buildings …
… Justin Uwazuruonye in 2010 reported that excessive heat and dust could further result in the upsurge of diseases … Justin Uwazuruonye in 2010 reported that excessive heat and dust could further result in the upsurge of diseases …
… including floods, cyclones, landslides, droughts and heat waves, in part due to its strong seasonal monsoon … including floods, cyclones, landslides, droughts and heat waves, in part due to its strong seasonal monsoon …
… has been observed. If this trend continues, an increase in heat waves is to be expected. Considering the same scenario, … Extremadura region to the increasingly frequent periods of heat and water scarcity caused by climate change in southern … has been observed. If this trend continues, an increase in heat waves is to be expected. Considering the same scenario, …
… more than 12,000 people were admitted to hospital with heat-related illnesses. Even the UK’s heatwave, accompanied … more than 12,000 people were admitted to hospital with heat-related illnesses. Even the UK’s heatwave, accompanied …
… resulting from climate change will lead to an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths.1 Extreme temperature days, … evidence higher temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illness and death, in the absence of addition- … outcomes due to cardiac strain created by exposure to heat, and young children sweat less, which limits their …
… from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural … from Chernobyl. At least 56,000 people died as a result of heat and air pollution, making it the most deadly natural …
… more fires in the British Isles as the world continues to heat up, the answer is clear: yes. Creative Commons CC BY-ND … more fires in the British Isles as the world continues to heat up, the answer is clear: yes. Creative Commons CC BY-ND …
… 3 3. Architecture Planning and Analysis to understand the heat-related issues of … concrete structures, known for their ability to reflect heat radiation, contribute to the creation of … high-temperature environments in urban areas. The trapped heat within these urban spaces exacerbates heat-related …
… those working outside air-conditioned cubicles, extreme heat takes a toll on productivity and subsequently, income. … those working outside air-conditioned cubicles, extreme heat takes a toll on productivity and subsequently, income. …
… because of changes in temperature and rainfall patterns. Heat waves will occur more frequently and vectors for … because of changes in temperature and rainfall patterns. Heat waves will occur more frequently and vectors for …
By Juan Declet-Barreto, Climate Scientist
El calor extremo afecta de manera desproporcionada a las personas de minorías étnicas y raciales. En un novedoso estudio reciente que hicimos en Union of Concerned Scientists, encontramos que la población civil de bajo ingreso, y de minorías raciales en áreas metropolitanas en Estados Unidos se v…
The ocean around New Zealand is getting warmer, and extreme warming events have become more frequent over the past years.
These marine heatwaves can have devastating impacts on ocean ecosystems. When they happen in summer, they usually receive a lot of attention. But those happening during winter, when the ocean is cooler, are often ignored.
Yet, thes…