Widespread hot extremes have been seen throughout the world in recent years, causing heat-related mortality and harming crops and livestock. In summer 2018, a record-breaking heatwave swept across large areas of Northeast Asia. The China Meteorological Administration issued high-temperature warnings for 33 consecutive days. In Japan, at least 71,266 people required hospitalization for heatstroke. To ...
The idea of the heat island — that densely built-up urban areas are considerably hotter than the rural and semi-rural landscapes that surround them — has been extensively studied and is widely accepted by academics and the public. But a new study by a Concordia researcher takes a closer look at the phenomenon and what ...
Rising temperatures and extreme heat as a result of climate change are already exposing people to health risks across the globe, according to a new report from 27 global institutions co-led by UCL researchers. Outdoor workers, people with underlying health conditions, and the urban elderly are especially at risk, according to the findings published in ...
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