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Displaying 15 of about 155 results… from Princeton University have found that the urban heat island effect — cities are hotter in the summer than … cities in the Northeast and Midwest during a 2014 cold wave. They found that urban areas stayed warmer than the … extreme temperatures and curb year-round energy use. Urban heat islands have been extensively studied during heat waves, …
In February 2021, Storm Uri provoked cascading effects on critical infrastructure freezing grids and pipes in the US state of Texas and raising questions on systemic risk and preparedness to future extremes.
… an official dispatch on urgently dealing with the cold wave that is affecting cattle and people alike. The dispatch … to adopt plans and preventive measures against the cold wave. According to statistics of the Department of Livestock … - Meteorology Forecast Centre predicted that the cold wave would continue to prevail in the north and north-central …
… suggests that there has been a 1.6-fold increase in cold wave days in India in the last decade, although the long-term … to lives, livelihoods, and assets. [...] Second, cold-wave readiness calls for providing affordable access to … infrastructures to ensure climate responsiveness and cold-wave readiness. Currently, the building and standard codes do …
… targeting the homeless population, in the event of cold wave. Every year, from 1st November to 31st March. the Plan … targeting the homeless population, in the event of cold wave. Every year, from 1st November to 31st March. the Plan …
… M and Van Aalst M (2021) Anticipation Mechanism for Cold Wave: Forecast Based Financing a Case Study in the Peruvian … 10.3389/fclim.2021.747906 Anticipation Mechanism for Cold Wave: Forecast Based Financing a Case Study in the Peruvian … most vulnerable. Keywords: forecast based financing, cold wave, anticipation, early actions, vulnerability, impact …
… population are moderate to very highly vulnerable for cold wave, a report by the IMD’s Climate Hazards and Vulnerability … population are moderate to very highly vulnerable for cold wave, a report by the IMD’s Climate Hazards and Vulnerability …
… Schubert Cold temperatures are not nearly as deadly as heat, with around 2% of all deaths nationwide related to heat, according to new research from the University of … regions of Australia up to 9% of deaths were related to heat, with the elderly facing the greatest risk. Cold weather …
… itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like heat waves, up to five days in advance using minimal … — extended hot and cold spells that can lead to deadly heat waves and winter storms. Once trained, the system was … one didn’t cause extreme weather. This one caused a heat wave in California. This one didn’t cause anything. This one …
“Risk reduction remains the core of Bhubaneswar’s development vision,” says Piyush Ranjan Rout, an urban management practitioner and co-founder of Local Governance Network, an NGO that nominated the city for the Sasakawa Award, in a report by Manipadma Jena for AlertNet.
… addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical … and sea-level rise. Building on earlier Turn Down the Heat reports, this new scientific analysis examines the … addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical …
… the script has been changing with the early “January heat wave” and lately, the cold wave. Many citizens are now … the script has been changing with the early “January heat wave” and lately, the cold wave. Many citizens are now …
… A new study shows extreme heat events both in the summer and in the winter are … The new study found both relative and absolute extreme heat events have increased across the US and Canada since … and his co-author conducted a climatology of cold and heat events, both absolute and relative, for North America, …
… Day: Climate Knowledge for Climate Action Record ocean heat, high land-surface temperatures and devastating flooding … because it absorbs over 93 per cent of the excess heat,” he said. “Sea surface temperatures – and levels - are rising and the heat is penetrating to lower depths. This will have major …
… of extreme weather in the United States, particularly heat waves. Last summer the U.S. Southwest experienced life-threatening heat waves , which are especially dangerous for elderly … may adapt to climate change. Our key finding is that both heat waves and cold snaps increase mortality rates. For …