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Displaying 30 of about 84 results… impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less … impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less …
… storms, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves) along with information needed to anticipate the … storms, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves) along with information needed to anticipate the …
… technologies to increase resilience, such as drought- and heat-resistant crop varieties, in the context of climate … technologies to increase resilience, such as drought- and heat-resistant crop varieties, in the context of climate …
… region, especially slow-onset disasters such as droughts, heat waves, forest fires and haze. … This study provides a … region, especially slow-onset disasters such as droughts, heat waves, forest fires and haze. …
… in place to deal with them. As a case in point, extreme heat events in our cities are the biggest climate-related … – and retaining water in cities can significantly reduce heat loads. A 10% increase in green cover could reduce the … work practices and use of transport systems during heat waves, rather than just relying on engineering solutions …
… Asia; (viii) Urban risks in Uttar Pradesh; (ix) Possible heat action plans for small towns of India; (x) Cost … Asia; (viii) Urban risks in Uttar Pradesh; (ix) Possible heat action plans for small towns of India; (x) Cost …
… a 70 and 80% likelihood (respectively) that the Russian heat wave of 2010 was attributable to climate change. According to … a 70 and 80% likelihood (respectively) that the Russian heat wave of 2010 was attributable to climate change. …
… reefs and mangroves not only offer protection from wave heights and wind during storms, but they also enable … reefs and mangroves not only offer protection from wave heights and wind during storms, but they also enable …
… forest fires, labour productivity, and mortality due to heat. In general, in what follows the climate impact results … forest fires, labour productivity, and mortality due to heat. In general, in what follows the climate impact results …
… drier summers and a higher likelihood of flash-floods, heat waves and droughts. The report concludes that Government … take place and we will face more floods, droughts and heat waves. "We must act now to protect people, property and … drier summers and a higher likelihood of flash-floods, heat waves and droughts. The report concludes that Government …
… and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. … and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. …
… triggering a virtual ocean-wide tsunami. The simulated wave crossed the Indian Ocean in 12 hours to strike the coast … triggering a virtual ocean-wide tsunami. The simulated wave crossed the Indian Ocean in 12 hours to strike the coast …
… study considers recent hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, heat waves, extreme wind and rainfall events, ice and thunder … study considers recent hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, heat waves, extreme wind and rainfall events, ice and thunder …
… events such as storms, flooding, landslides, heat waves, and droughts. The cost of destroyed and damaged … events such as storms, flooding, landslides, heat waves, and droughts. The cost of destroyed and damaged …
… lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts … but save a lot of money on emergency aid.” Feeling the Heat challenges the UN, governments and aid agencies to … lives and squandering scarce aid budgets. Feeling the Heat says providing protection against increasing droughts …