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Displaying 60 of about 155 results… target interventions in London’s built environment. Urban heat risk is an ever-growing pressure on London’s physical … Comprehensive surveys and monitoring: The property heat risk maps can help to prioritise the most at-risk … of selected properties to gather detailed data on heat vulnerability and occupant experiences. Developing and …
… Chandran BANGKOK - More Indian cities need to implement heat action plans that include text-message alerts and … paved surfaces and the lack of tree cover cause "urban heat islands", said Sayantan Sarkar, who helped implement India's first Heat Action Plan (HAP) in Ahmedabad in 2013. "Cities bear the …
… of extreme weather in the United States, particularly heat waves. Last summer the U.S. Southwest experienced life-threatening heat waves , which are especially dangerous for elderly … may adapt to climate change. Our key finding is that both heat waves and cold snaps increase mortality rates. For …
… to implement the project, "Minimizing the impact of heat wave on vulnerable groups in Hanoi through capacity building … - a key component for determining whether to act before a heat wave - Mr. Hung said he hoped that representatives of …
… share lessons learned to better prepare for future extreme heat events. This case study explores the preparedness and … references to name high-pressure regions causing extreme heat in Europe since 2017, stating it helps alert the public … often view the Red Cross as a ‘superhero’ entity that can wave a magic wand and make problems disappear. We need to …
… will use maps to inform efforts to combat extreme heat. Extreme heat kills more Americans than any other weather event , but … for the first time, two international cities. "Extreme heat kills more Americans than any other weather event and …
… Excess urban heat is common within cities, but not all communities burden … and Asian populations experience significantly more urban heat than wealthier and predominantly white neighborhoods … for income. “The physical features driving surface heat spikes in these urban environments are fairly consistent …
… Institute As the planet continues to warm, multi-day heat waves are projected to increase in frequency, length and intensity. The additive effects of these extreme heat events overwhelm emergency service providers and … and the time between them will become shorter. One heat wave after another will leave emergency service providers and …
… can’t afford air conditioners. It also protects them from heat stroke and other health impacts that can easily turn … home, we are always told ‘don’t go out in the sun in this heat; you will become dark’,” Mehta says. “Taking part in the … from. Ahmedabad’s plan came in response to a 2010 heat wave that killed more than 1,300 people. The Ahmedabad …
… rural areas thanks to amplification caused by the urban heat island effect. It’s normal for cities to be warmer than … significant consequences for those who are vulnerable to heat, particularly the very young and very old. A degree or … bodies and fewer concrete surfaces help reduce the urban heat island effect at night and even during the day during …
… disproportionately shoulder the burden of Chicago’s heat disparities, the data show, while white residents … and bus shelters — amenities that provide relief from heat — than areas with the hottest average surface … air conditioners to high-risk residents who live in local heat islands. New York City mandated new, more comprehensive …
… in the sweltering temperatures. Here in Ahmedabad, extreme heat can take a significant toll on residents' day-to-day … from rising temperatures and the deadly threat of extreme heat. After a devastating heat wave hit the city in 2010, experts estimated the heat …
… in NYC neighborhoods with high vulnerability to heat-related illnesses and mortality. High temperatures also … to keep New Yorkers safe during periods of extreme heat. The second set of strategies outlined in this report … in NYC neighborhoods with high vulnerability to heat-related illnesses and mortality. High temperatures also …
… have been broken across the United States, and extreme heat is expected to continue across much of the Southeast and … populated counties expected to experience extreme heat this week. We find that in more than half of them, a … risk. Those who stay at home during this week’s heat wave but lack air conditioning or the means to pay for it …
… in the Northeast, by 2060, there will be far more record heat. Imagine the most sweltering day of the year. By 2060, … rural Northeast should emphasize developing resilience to heat waves, such as increasing access to public spaces with … care responses to emergencies initiated or exacerbated by heat. This is especially important for counties in the lowest …