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Displaying 15 of about 188 results… of areas, from heath and safety (e.g. worker exposure to heat), the environment (e.g. permissible discharges), … of areas, from heath and safety (e.g. worker exposure to heat), the environment (e.g. permissible discharges), …
… populations, and practical interventions into occupational heat health in Europe, Central America and Vietnam. The … populations, and practical interventions into occupational heat health in Europe, Central America and Vietnam. The …
This report examines the role of companies in building a water-secure world. The cost of water risks to business could be over five times greater than the cost of taking action now to address those risks, according to a new report by CDP, a non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure platform. The report finds that the companies disclosing…
… Extreme heat is the most widespread and deadly weather-related hazard … for mitigation. This report outlines how extreme heat will affect the real estate and land use sectors and … positive impact of the real estate sector in implementing “heat-resilient” building designs and land uses. The report …
… 153 billion hours of work were lost due to extreme heat. In a changing climate, heatwaves are expected to become … million full-time jobs. Similarly, economic losses due to heat stress at work are projected to increase to US$2.4 trillion in 2030, with the impact of heat stress being most pronounced in lower–middle- and …
… this year, 128 million people were under excessive heat warnings in the U.S. [...] Heat-absorbing urban surfaces and building materials, lack of cool green space, waste heat from multiple sources (such as cars) and heat-trapping …
… and Atmospheric Administration data on thousands of heat events — from what is considered “extreme” by local … percent loss in the first 20 days after the beginning of a heat wave and about 0.68 percent in longer heat waves. Investor …
… steamy cities revealed two-thirds experienced symptoms of heat exhaustion during heatwaves, the Red Cross decided to … by aid money released a few days ahead of a forecast heat spike, the centres - in tents and buses - offer a cool … mask-wearing, Faucet told an online event this week on heat stress and work. Organised by the Global Heat Health …
… Change Service. A new ULI report, Scorched: Extreme Heat and Real Estate , notes that such rising temperatures and excessive heat waves are already affecting urban development and … with support from the JPB Foundation, explores how extreme heat is emerging as a growing risk factor and planning …
… either. Businesses will need to better manage extreme heat risk. But are investors sufficiently informed on the … of extreme weather? It is becoming clearer that extreme heat can have devastating and costly effects. People are … than the data shows We also found the intensity of a heat wave is more important than its duration. This financial …
… over the next 30 years, as intensifying levels of heat stress are projected to impede worker productivity and … in the highest risk regions struggle to cope with mounting heat stress, but burgeoning urbanisation and booming demand … adaptation measures are implemented, the company says. Heat stress piles pressure on emerging markets Combining our …
… a farmer should do a risk assessment of flood, drought and heat wave on his farming system - can he cope with a flood? If not … a farmer should do a risk assessment of flood, drought and heat wave on his farming system - can he cope with a flood? …
… in 2010, the Pakistan floods in 2010, the Russian heat wave in 2010, landslides in Brazil and the earthquake and … in 2010, the Pakistan floods in 2010, the Russian heat wave in 2010, landslides in Brazil and the earthquake …
… sectors increasingly impacted by climatic events such as heat waves, drought and storms. This is why they are seeking … when strong signals are present, such as in the case of heat waves. SECLI-FIRM has addressed three main scientific … years, even if they have a strong signal (e.g. the heat wave mentioned above) – seasonal forecasts are probabilistic …
… this month, when residents of Delhi were reeling under a heat wave of 44 degrees Celsius and higher for the fifth day … been worse. Thanks to advance warning of the impending heat wave by a private weather forecasting company, the …