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Displaying 8 of about 8 results… ability of existing infrastructure to cope with extreme heat, which is projected to become more common due to … much concrete can contribute to the phenomenon of urban heat islands , where heat is concentrated in cities. Concrete is also a …
… flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heat wave, or landslide). It leads to financial, environmental or … flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heat wave, or landslide). It leads to financial, …
… birds, flowering of baobab trees and observations of heat intensity, passed down between generations. Knowles said … some are relevant for both environments, such as clouds, heat, insects and trees. Promoting tree-planting in urban … unpredictable weather hazards, the study said. Extreme heat and power blackouts, alongside food and water shortages, …
… 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 …
… are great human tragedies; yet they also trigger a second wave event – an outpouring of money, volunteer activity (both … are great human tragedies; yet they also trigger a second wave event – an outpouring of money, volunteer activity (both …
… methodologies for preventing disaster, especially with the wave of disaster spreading worldwide from natural hazards. … methodologies for preventing disaster, especially with the wave of disaster spreading worldwide from natural hazards. …
… Law Center at the University of Washington. "That's the wave of the future," he added. Water wealth More than 150 … Law Center at the University of Washington. "That's the wave of the future," he added. Water wealth More than 150 …
… had been designed to erect barriers off shore, reduce wave energy and protect the coastal environment, she said. … had been designed to erect barriers off shore, reduce wave energy and protect the coastal environment, she said. …