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Displaying 45 of about 239 results… from a global perspective. It will eventually lead to a wave of saving the precious lives of many people for … underscored the nature of multi-hazard risk after the wave took out the Fukushima nuclear power plant, with … consequences. Kuroshio is forecast to face a 34-metre-high wave if an earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off Japan. …
… and adapting to changing temperatures and extreme heat by embedding actions in day-to-day life. This report … in local language; Implementing response system to prevent heat-related death and illness at the onset; Initiating an … and healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to heat-related illnesses. … This National Roadmap is an …
… The real toll is likely to be much higher, given that heat-related illness is often recorded inaccurately and … is clear that the impact could have been reduced. “Extreme heat events are responsible for more deaths annually than … climate change has increased the frequency and severity of heat waves across the globe,” Mr. Bhatt claimed on the …
… and common understanding of the terminology used. “In the heat of battle, with a tsunami rapidly approaching, we don’t … the fact that 332,000 people took part in the CARIBE WAVE 2016 tsunami drill. To sharpen the preparedness focus, … and common understanding of the terminology used. “In the heat of battle, with a tsunami rapidly approaching, we don’t …
… 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 …
… it can bring to public administrators. In the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in their homes to measure heat and humidity during the summer months, and the data, … it can bring to public administrators. In the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in …
… local government to establish urban forests in flood- and heat-prone areas of the city. These green spaces are building … together to establish urban forests to reduce extreme heat and floods. Urban trees cool the surrounding air, mitigate urban heat island effect, hold soil in place to prevent erosion, …
… 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 …
… to reduce human health risks associated with extreme heat, providing for a second opportunity to test the selected … centres to reduce, get rid of or avoid symptoms related to heat exhaustion. 95% of the visitors evaluated the impact of … tested in August is to mitigate impacts of extreme heat and save lives. It allows identifying if there´s a high …
… on Earth so far in 2022. High in the mountains, the heat accelerated ice melt, causing glacial lake at Shisper … on Earth so far in 2022. High in the mountains, the heat accelerated ice melt, causing glacial lake at Shisper …
… Hidalgo and the City of Paris unveiled Paris’ first-ever heat-adapted schoolyard. The schoolyard was developed as part … were a contributing factor to ongoing efforts to battle heat in the city. With more than 750 schoolyards in the city, … space to fight heatwaves and the effects of the urban heat island phenomenon.” “The City of Paris has long …
… “There’s quite a lot of evidence that mangroves reduce wave and wind energy in relation to storms, and also reduce … “There’s quite a lot of evidence that mangroves reduce wave and wind energy in relation to storms, and also reduce …
… you use to keep it thermally safe. In the extreme heat of the NT, and as temperatures rise, this places … electricity use. All this impacts health We know extreme heat causes significant health problems and makes existing ones worse. Aside from dehydration and heat stroke, extreme heat places extra demand on the heart, …
… parishioners face — whether from earthquakes , extreme heat , flooding or wildfires — and then create a … parishioners face — whether from earthquakes , extreme heat , flooding or wildfires — and then create a …