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Displaying 2880 of about 7592 results… climates. For instance, it shows us how to reduce indoor heat in hot and arid climates, or how to mitigate cyclone … climates. For instance, it shows us how to reduce indoor heat in hot and arid climates, or how to mitigate cyclone …
… compound hot extremes that combine daytime and nighttime heat are more impactful. However, past and future changes in … compound hot extremes that combine daytime and nighttime heat are more impactful. However, past and future changes in …
… (ii) the impact of climate change on health; (iii) extreme heat; (iv) natural disasters and variable rainfall patterns, … (ii) the impact of climate change on health; (iii) extreme heat; (iv) natural disasters and variable rainfall patterns, …
… outbreaks. Key findings from the assessment include a heat map reflecting normed scores for all countries worldwide … outbreaks. Key findings from the assessment include a heat map reflecting normed scores for all countries worldwide …
… March 9.0-magnitude earthquake (upgraded following seismic wave analysis that showed stronger intensity than original … March 9.0-magnitude earthquake (upgraded following seismic wave analysis that showed stronger intensity than original …
… Smoke from bushfires two years ago was intolerable. The heat also was horrific at times. During the smokiest days … workers. Previous research has documented the serious ways heat affects workers , especially those outdoors or in poorly … duties and temporarily stopping work to try to avoid heat stress. Our data similarly points to heat’s health …
… levels. One reason for this is that rainwater transfers heat to the snow. A heat exchange occurs between rain and snow when their … the snow has reached a temperature of 0°C, any additional heat from the rain causes melting. So, a snow cover of near 0 …
… in these three highly vulnerable regions. Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for … – that will cause widespread food shortages, unprecedented heat-waves, and more intense cyclones," said World Bank Group … found. Inconsistences in the monsoon season and unusual heat extremes will affect crops. Loss of snow melt from the …
… storms. Deep freeze In February, an exceptional cold wave brought icy temperatures as far as the southern USA. A … storms. Deep freeze In February, an exceptional cold wave brought icy temperatures as far as the southern USA. A …
… in metal shipping containers and tents in sweltering heat that can reach up to 42 degrees Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) … in metal shipping containers and tents in sweltering heat that can reach up to 42 degrees Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) …
… a result of global warming, causing the polar regions to heat up more rapidly than other parts of the globe, a … a result of global warming, causing the polar regions to heat up more rapidly than other parts of the globe, a …
… from Nepal and Brazil to the United States. More extreme heat can draw more moisture into the atmosphere and encourage … from Nepal and Brazil to the United States. More extreme heat can draw more moisture into the atmosphere and encourage …
… flooding and extreme storms, drought, wildfires and heat waves. Reporters, meanwhile, are picking up on the … flooding and extreme storms, drought, wildfires and heat waves. Reporters, meanwhile, are picking up on the …
… are primarily addressing infectious disease and heat-related risks posed by climate change, typically … are primarily addressing infectious disease and heat-related risks posed by climate change, typically …
The Lancet, 2015, dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60854-6
This report by the 2015 Lancet Commission maps out the impacts of climate change by examining the latest health data, and suggests the necessary policy responses in order to ensure the highest attainable standards of health for populations worldwide.
The report shows that the direct health imp…