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Displaying 15 of about 54 results… Final Report for Department of Climate Change Surface Ocean Wave Variability Project: This report aims to describe the … a presentation of the variability and trends in the mean wave climate (Chapter 2); the variability and trends of the extreme wave climate (Chapter 3); a description of the methods used …
… winter tourism in the alps. Climate change is raising the heat in mountain regions more drastically than in other areas … the Tyrolean economy. “Snow is not known to tolerate much heat. Low-lying ski resorts had always feared for the future … winter tourism in the alps. Climate change is raising the heat in mountain regions more drastically than in other areas …
Due to the impacts of climate change, several cities have adopted adaptive measures in order to face extreme weather events: "In Seoul, for instance, they have removed a highway and restored an ancient river running through the city. This creates a wind corridor to it keep cool, and will also help drain water away in times of high rainfall," Simon Reddy…
“The only thing that is predictable is the unpredictability of rainfall, which makes it difficult to deal with adaptation measures" said Dr Tanya Abrahamse, chief executive of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at a workshop addressing the country’s preparations for the hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties to take place in Durban…
… which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities made … which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities …
… "no longer optional", she noted. Earthquakes, floods, a heat-wave and cold-wave were among the 373 natural disasters … in Haiti killed over 222,500 people in January, and a heat wave in the Russian summer caused around 56,000 …
… battling with recurrent cyclones, floods, droughts and heat waves agreed today to make their cities more resilient … from one extreme weather condition to another: from heat waves to cyclones, and from drought to floods. Since … that have never experienced such conditions before. A heat wave killed around 2,200 people in 1998 -- most of the …
… which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities made … total deaths from disasters brought on by the Russian heat wave. Other extreme climate events experienced by Europe …
… even though billions of urban dwellers are vulnerable to heat waves, sea level rise, and other changes associated with … inundate coastal areas and prolonged hot weather that can heat heavily paved cities more than surrounding areas. The … in an urban environment. For example, a prolonged heat wave can exacerbate existing levels of air pollution, causing …
… country and affected 20 million people. The record Moscow heat wave led to more than 10,000 deaths, widespread peat bog and … country and affected 20 million people. The record Moscow heat wave led to more than 10,000 deaths, widespread peat bog …
… the habitats of humans and wildlife. In May 2010, a flood wave on the River Oder inundated Brandeburg and Poland. In … the habitats of humans and wildlife. In May 2010, a flood wave on the River Oder inundated Brandeburg and Poland. In …
… 'The warming climate won't force the Pacific to dump heat into the air, but it might make El Niños and La Niñas … … 'The warming climate won't force the Pacific to dump heat into the air, but it might make El Niños and La Niñas …
… the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. … This technical brief examines the experiences of Save … the most significant hazards as drought and extreme heat. …
… change – such as heavy rainfall, ice storms, hurricanes, heat waves, and storm surges – are among the most severe and … change – such as heavy rainfall, ice storms, hurricanes, heat waves, and storm surges – are among the most severe and …
… are impacted by extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, floods, sea-level rise and forest fires. … are impacted by extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, floods, sea-level rise and forest fires. …