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Displaying 60 of about 130 results… than 50% of the world’s population, cities experience more heat stress, water scarcity, air pollution and energy … made from concrete and asphalt that absorb and retain more heat than natural surfaces and perturb other local-scale … such as green infrastructure intervention to reduce urban heat stress on large scales.” Currently, the projections do …
… a problem likely to be exacerbated by climate change. Heat stress, floods, cyclones People with long-term tenure at … of loneliness. Many also often live with the threat of heat stress, floods, storms and cyclones. Many are … won’t work, as trees provide much-needed shade to offset heat. Finding better ways to reduce risk of heat stress to …
… problems extend to the ocean , which is steadily warming. Heat stress is bleaching and killing corals , and severely … by 2100, oceans are projected to absorb five times more heat than the observed amount accumulated since 1970. Being … for irrigated agriculture and increase water prices. Heat stress affects livestock welfare, reproduction and …
… wildfire, drought, extreme precipitation, and extreme heat in 10 cities across the continental United States – … KY, to learn how the city with the fastest-growing urban heat island in the country is reducing its risk to extreme heat through an aggressive tree planting program. City …
… many structures through the spread of flames and radiant heat and the deposition of burning embers over a short period … produce a wider zone or band of flames. Fire intensity: heat energy released per unit time per unit length of part of … flame front, the linear rate of fire spread, and the net heat of combustion. Note 3 to entry: Fire intensity is …
… the co-benefits is relation to recreation, mitigation of heat islands and value creation. Floods in the city have … corridors. They are also expected to reduce the effect of heat islands and to improve the air quality. Additionally, … the co-benefits is relation to recreation, mitigation of heat islands and value creation. Floods in the city have …
… . For cities in temperate latitudes, this means more heat waves and shorter cold seasons . In subtropical and … more severe drought , water shortages , punishing heat waves , greater flooding , more wildfires , bigger … regime within 30 years – one characterized by more heat waves and droughts, and increased risk of flooding. …
… at risk, which is what has happened during the recent “heat dome” over North America . Flooding will happen more … its evacuation, as the steel frame stretched in the heat. Extreme temperatures can even cause materials to melt, … at risk, which is what has happened during the recent “heat dome” over North America . Flooding will happen more …
… pressures. Delhi and Gurugram suffer from urban heat island effects, water scarcity in summers and flooding … pressures. Delhi and Gurugram suffer from urban heat island effects, water scarcity in summers and flooding …
… erosion, subsidence, salinization of aquifers, droughts, heat waves: the Adriatic coast is getting ready for the … and the increase of fires related to droughts and heat waves. Coastal cities in the area, where cultural, … territory of the Savio Valley. This will allow us to fight heat waves and improve the quality of life of our citizens.” …
… years of delays during the Trump administration, showed heat waves across the country occur more frequently, last … years of delays during the Trump administration, showed heat waves across the country occur more frequently, last …
… and cultural characteristics are rarely considered in heat emergency planning. Targeted communication towards these … and cultural characteristics are rarely considered in heat emergency planning. Targeted communication towards these …
… but also signify that they are occurring with excess heat, commencing much earlier, and expanding their season … but also signify that they are occurring with excess heat, commencing much earlier, and expanding their season …
… patterns . These range from current patterns that increase heat and discomfort, through to remedial patterns for … . There are also social impacts such as blowing heat on neighbours and pedestrians, noisy external fans, and … roads and driveways are major sources of urban heat. Car-oriented planning downplays patterns of walking, …
… increase the frequency of extreme sea level events. The wave climate of South Africa is influenced by different types … warming causing melting ice and ocean expansion due to heat accumulation. INFLUENCE OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON EXTREME SEA … and intensification of extreme events such as heat waves and drought, affect production variability with a …