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Displaying 15 of about 15 results… “There’s quite a lot of evidence that mangroves reduce wave and wind energy in relation to storms, and also reduce … “There’s quite a lot of evidence that mangroves reduce wave and wind energy in relation to storms, and also reduce …
… in these three highly vulnerable regions. Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for … – that will cause widespread food shortages, unprecedented heat-waves, and more intense cyclones," said World Bank Group … found. Inconsistences in the monsoon season and unusual heat extremes will affect crops. Loss of snow melt from the …
… thunderstorms, floods, winter storms/extreme cold, extreme heat, tornadoes, droughts and food insecurity; (ii) early … thunderstorms, floods, winter storms/extreme cold, extreme heat, tornadoes, droughts and food insecurity; (ii) early …
… and in buildings that are poorly ventilated and absorb heat. This increases the risk of heat stress and heat deaths. Poor neighbourhoods with weak infrastructure, …
… extreme weather and climate events (temperature changes, heat waves, heavy precipitations, floods, droughts, tropical … extreme weather and climate events (temperature changes, heat waves, heavy precipitations, floods, droughts, tropical …
… knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, … knowledge about the key extreme weather phenomena (extreme heat and cold, extremes of precipitation, wind storms, …
… surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than … surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than …
… HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Heat Waves 9 Drought 10 Flood, Cyclones, and Storm Surge 10 … research is required to constrain its impact in Vanuatu. Heat Waves Vanuatu regularly experiences high maximum … results.32 Other characteristics, such as maximum wave height, have been shown to be strongly linked to El …
… HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Heat Waves 13 Drought 13 Flood and Landslide 14 Cyclones and … potential amplification of future storm surges. • Extreme heat is very likely to present a human health risk in PNG as … maximum of 32°C. The current median probability of a heat wave (defined as a period of 3 or more days where the daily …
… HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Heat Waves 10 Drought 11 Floods, Cyclones and Storm Surge 12 … 10CLIMATE RISK COUNTRY PROFILE: FIJI Heat Waves Fiji regularly experiences high maximum … maximum of 29°C. The current median probability of a heat wave (defined as a period of 3 or more days where the daily …
… and adapt to impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat, drought, flooding and sea-level rise. Urban: Transform … and adapt to impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat, drought, flooding and sea-level rise. Urban: Transform …
… Head of Munich Re's Geo Risks Research: “Sandy's flood wave hit New York with full force. Its coincidence with the … Head of Munich Re's Geo Risks Research: “Sandy's flood wave hit New York with full force. Its coincidence with the …
… in South Asia, with rising sea levels and more extreme heat and more intense cyclones threatening food production, … in South Asia, with rising sea levels and more extreme heat and more intense cyclones threatening food production, …
… the projections indicate. There is also a possibility of heat-related deaths and the spread of water-borne diseases. … the projections indicate. There is also a possibility of heat-related deaths and the spread of water-borne diseases. …
… of its inhabitants. Such constructions amplify the tidal wave as it passes into the channels constricted by … of its inhabitants. Such constructions amplify the tidal wave as it passes into the channels constricted by …