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Displaying 15 of about 54 results… Over the last 30 years, increasingly broiling summer heat has claimed more American lives than flooding, tornadoes … and tens of thousands perished in Russia during extreme heat in 2010. The threat is particularly severe in already … of hot and poor parts of rural Pakistan. But experts say heat remains underestimated as a threat by governments, aid …
… than their suburban and rural peers because the urban heat island effect can double city temperatures. LONDON – … Many of the world’s great cities are about to feel the heat. A characteristic of inner cities is that they are … than their hinterland. And when the cost of this urban heat island effect is taken into account, the bills for …
… residents of the desert Southwest brace for extreme heat. But this year, heat waves have impacted areas from Seattle to Slovenia that … all over Europe have been sweating over “Lucifer,” a heat wave that caused at least two deaths and stoked forest fires. …
… how local governments in Canada are adapting to extreme heat and the increasing risk of extreme events due to climate … and implementation of actions to address extreme heat risks. This report helps to raise awareness of health risks from extreme heat, offers examples of heat-health adaptation and is …
… - to help local governments reduce the effect of increased heat on their communities and citizens. Individually, each … This discussion paper also examines the existing urban heat mitigation policies and interventions, including … Governments face challenges in adapting to urban heat because of the complexity of choices available, limited …
… Australia to adopt standards to protect occupants against heat stress. “The research highlights to the public that heat stress inside apartments is a real issue and that we … need to be concerned about most buildings should a heat wave coincide with a power black out which would eliminate …
… By Gracie Pearsall Pervasive climate-based heat affects all corners of the globe, even places that … are among the most important factors when it comes to heat and general climate vulnerability. However, solutions like green and reflective roofs are emerging as heat adaptation measures. Heat-related illness South Asia is …
… Rife with asphalt and concrete that absorb and radiate heat, many U.S. cities amount to giant heat traps, scientists say. By Sebastien Malo NEW YORK - When scorching heat descends on New York City in the summer, Harlem resident …
… By Merrill Singer Last week’s record-setting heat in the Pacific Northwest and current triple-digit … In a time of global warming and intensifying summer heat waves, life in cities is becoming more perilous. As I … extreme weather events. During the lethal summer heat wave in Europe in 2003, for example, when tens of thousands …
… week, Seattle suffered under record temperatures. When a heat wave is forecast, the standard advice is to drink plenty of … take frequent breaks and wear sunscreen. But for extreme heat events, those steps may not be enough. Over 30 percent …
… leadership. By starting small and learning by doing, heat-wave planning and response has become increasingly ambitious … cities can learn from this experience for tackling the heat risk and also for other urban challenges. It focuses on …
… as big as the rest of the world because of the ‘urban heat island’ effect, new research shows. The study by an … for cities this century could be 2.6 times higher when heat island effects are taken into account than when they are … compared with a global average of 5.6 per cent. The urban heat island occurs when natural surfaces, such as vegetation …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… allowing patients to endure sweltering conditions as the heat index - a measure of combined heat and humidity - passed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But public … makes it easy to overlook the growing risks of extreme heat. But the risks are there - and they can be just one …