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Displaying 15 of about 22 results… Makati City's campaign this year seeks to create a wave of awareness about actions taken to reduce impact of … Makati City's campaign this year seeks to create a wave of awareness about actions taken to reduce impact of …
… to maximize and/or minimize natural effects, such as solar heat gain. These decisions can reduce heating and cooling … costs. Thermal mass —the building’s mass is used to store heat energy in order to reduce temperature swings; it can supplement solar heat gain to radiate heat at night. Natural ventilation …
… winter or laying on extra care for vulnerable people in a heat wave. “Local authorities have built up a wealth of experience … winter or laying on extra care for vulnerable people in a heat wave. “Local authorities have built up a wealth of …
… extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal … temperature rise presents itself in the form of the urban heat island effect, which occurs when city infrastructure, … can lead to tidal inundation, shoreline erosion, increased wave action and saline intrusion, which in turn will lead to …
… a daily reality . Today, we’re seeing record-smashing heat ; unprecedented storms ; and a “fire season” that … The interactive tool shows the detailed distribution of heat islands, traffic-related air quality, and social … For example, Phoenix, Arizona is facing extreme heat. This led South Mountain Community College to prioritize …
… More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing … and forestry from the combined effect of drought, heat stress and fire. The PESETA study of the EU Joint … More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing …
… the year 2000, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis, heat waves and other disaster events have killed 1.1 million … the year 2000, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis, heat waves and other disaster events have killed 1.1 million …
… 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since recordkeeping began in 1895. Heat waves, hurricanes, and severe storms have all become … 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since recordkeeping began in 1895. Heat waves, hurricanes, and severe storms have all become …
… extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal … extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal …
… solution of building oyster castles underwater to mitigate wave force and reduce flooding risks. This solution not only … solution of building oyster castles underwater to mitigate wave force and reduce flooding risks. This solution not only …
… and increase adoption. One opportunity may be the current wave of government economic stimulus funding in response to … offers several urban greening options, for instance, urban heat island mitigation and storm-water management. Such … disaster impacts (e.g. slope stabilization, reduction of heat island effect, etc.) and their contribution to climate …
… severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar … severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar …
… and enhancing resilience to droughts, floods, erosion, heat and water stress. ARMIS helps farmers to optimize their … and enhancing resilience to droughts, floods, erosion, heat and water stress. ARMIS helps farmers to optimize their …
… from the effects of climate change, including increasing heat waves and, for coastal cities, rising sea levels and … from the effects of climate change, including increasing heat waves and, for coastal cities, rising sea levels and …
… public space, improved quality of life, and a reduced heat island effect, while environmental benefits have … public space, improved quality of life, and a reduced heat island effect, while environmental benefits have …