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Displaying 15 of about 130 results… the critical first few months of the pandemic: the first wave. The issue includes articles on: Developing a … the critical first few months of the pandemic: the first wave. The issue includes articles on: Developing a …
… Climate Central analysis evaluates the intensity of urban heat islands in cities around the country. Read the report to … areas, the impacts, and the solutions. Key Concepts Urban heat islands are metropolitan areas that are hotter than … created an index to evaluate the intensity of urban heat islands and applied it to 159 cities across the U.S. The …
… Urban heat islands occur when human activity and construction … the surrounding landscape. Global warming heralds more heat waves, exacerbated by heat islands and posing severe health risks to residents. … …
… in Arizona and Florida became hot spots for sickening heat. By Sofia Moutinho and Elisabeth Gawthrop Mario Wilcox … overheated body. Now he finds it vital in the intensifying heat of Fort Pierce, Fla., and especially his heat-stressed neighborhood. About this project This story was …
… This report will look at the factors that contribute to the heat island effect. Urban heat islands are metropolitan places that are hotter than … Paved roads, parking lots, and buildings absorb and retain heat during the day and radiate that heat back into the …
… A study examining heat in urban environments has shown that good physical planning reduces the urban heat island effect, making it easier to deal with heatwaves. Knowledge from research on heat in cities from the Hazard Support project has now been …
… Texas, it’s obvious that some streets are shaded from heat while others bake in the Sun. “In certain neighborhoods, … a lot more shade—places where you can seek refuge from the heat,” said Renteria, a doctoral student studying sociology … and design and, by extension, residents’ risk of high heat exposure. Communities historically segregated by race …
… and Canada show preparation for climate-driven extreme heat needs work - fast. Summer just started in the Northern … have already been impacted by unprecedented extreme heat and must plan for heat resilience now. The U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western …
… Covid-19 began to surge in Southern California, so did the heat. In the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, … spaces like shopping malls or movie theaters to escape the heat. But the pandemic closed many of those places. Local … cooling centers open during the near-triple-digit heat wave, including one adjacent to Boyle Heights. But residents …
… Tim Radford As ever, the poorest people will most feel the heat in a hotter world. But a green growth initiative could … cities of the US Southwest are caught up in extremes of heat , the poorest people who live in the least prosperous … hotter than their white, well-heeled neighbours. Excess heat is linked to heat stroke, exhaustion, respiratory and …
… Fahrenheit). "You can really feel the difference in heat when you're in the shade and when you're not," the … temperatures globally, nearly 3.5 billion people will face heat threats by mid-century, half of them in urban centres, … sucking up planet-heating carbon emissions, he said. URBAN HEAT ISLANDS The green corridors project has targeted "heat …
… solar reflective coatings on roads to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Solar reflective pavement has been praised … is the effect of solar reflective coatings on radiant heat, which influences human thermal exposure and comfort. … solar reflective coatings on roads to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Solar reflective pavement has been praised …
… final recommendations for adaptation measures to flood and heat wave events in Cần Thơ. Stakeholders were asked to provide … assessed. A total of 17 adaptation measures for flood and heat waves were identified and validated using the modelling …
… best practices for communication responses to intense heat events. Conversations between cities not only covered ways to generally communicate about heat risk, but also how COVID-19 and associated city … sts/oem/2016-08-10-how-to-stay-cool-during-phillys-5th-heat-wave/ …
… support informed decision-making for planting new trees. Heat poses an urgent threat to public health in cities, as the urban heat island (UHI) effect can amplify exposures, contributing to high heat-related mortality and morbidity. Urban trees have the …