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Displaying 60 of about 110 results… moisture. A new study finds that, if society emits heat-trapping greenhouse gases at a high rate, the number of … moisture. A new study finds that, if society emits heat-trapping greenhouse gases at a high rate, the number of …
… during storm events. Urban microclimate and urban heat island effects are likely to cause more thunderstorms. … biodiversity, improved water and air quality, reduction of heat-island effects and reductions in sediment and nutrient … flooding. These natural defenses trap sediment, block wave action, and absorb waves that would otherwise inundate …
… trapping sediment with their root systems, and by reducing wave height and velocity with their dense vegetation. Salt marshes can reduce nonstorm wave heights by an average of 72 percent, and mangroves, by … recreation opportunities20. Many of these NBS mitigate the heat island effect and provide a cool refuge for city …
… also reduced water availability for firefighting; the heat exhausted the firefighters in their protective clothing; … also reduced water availability for firefighting; the heat exhausted the firefighters in their protective clothing; …
… and more frequent in the future as the climate changes, on wave-driven cliff erosion. However, increased storms would … and more frequent in the future as the climate changes, on wave-driven cliff erosion. However, increased storms would …
… America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of … America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of …
… warming (plant materials break down more quickly with heat) dryer fuels, or plants, due to increased temperatures … warming (plant materials break down more quickly with heat) dryer fuels, or plants, due to increased temperatures …
… that such constructions cannot withstand a substantial wave. “The wave will hurl the wall up in the air and will break it,” he … that such constructions cannot withstand a substantial wave. “The wave will hurl the wall up in the air and will …
… a healthy reef reduces up to 97 percent of incoming wave energy.4 With climate change increasing the intensity … are critical when it comes to absorbing and dispersing wave energy arising from storms, but often during cyclones … 2020 38 Ibid Coral bleaching and ocean warming Excess heat from greenhouse gas emissions impacts the temperature of …
… clay in a furnace heated to 1,450°C. Creating that much heat is typically done by burning fossil fuels, emitting … clay in a furnace heated to 1,450°C. Creating that much heat is typically done by burning fossil fuels, emitting …
… Drought, landslides, saltwater intrusion, extreme heat and human-induced land use changes have contributed to … greenhouse gas concentrations lead to an accumulation of heat in the climate system, much of which is stored in the … Mato Grosso do Sul during compound dr o ugh t an d h e a t wave e ve n t s , w hi c h enhanced vegetation flammability …
… to flee their homes. Meanwhile, dry weather, extreme heat and strong winds have combined to fan wildfires across … to flee their homes. Meanwhile, dry weather, extreme heat and strong winds have combined to fan wildfires across …
… pollution to reflect sunlight, the ocean absorbs more heat and warms faster. A warming Atlantic Ocean has been a … pollution to reflect sunlight, the ocean absorbs more heat and warms faster. A warming Atlantic Ocean has been a …
… and forest degradation, Shift of seasons, Tsunami / tidal wave, Conflicting uses / cumulative impacts, Ecosystem loss, … Avalanche / landslide, Drought, Erratic rainfall, Extreme heat, Floods, Increasing temperatures, Land and forest … Mexico Challenges addressed Erratic rainfall, Extreme heat, Floods, Land and forest degradation, Salinisation, Sea …
… less productive, reduces crop yields and increases heat-related deaths. It adds to conflict and migration, as … less productive, reduces crop yields and increases heat-related deaths. It adds to conflict and migration, as …