The recent and projected upward trends in the frequency and intensity of climate-induced
events in cities have enhanced the focus on adaptation. In addition to enhancing the …

Background Given the increasing trend of global warming and extreme weather conditions,
including heat waves and its effects on health, the present study was done to investigate …

Assessing the heat-related health risks is crucial for promoting the sustainable development
of cities, particularly in the face of extreme climates and urban human settlement …

Global climate change has intensified extreme climate events, such as torrential rain, heavy
snow, heatwaves, and droughts. Among all extreme disaster events, extreme heat might …

Heat risks, such as those associated with heatwaves, are increasing in frequency, severity,
and duration due to climate change. The ways in which people around the globe perceive …

Heat exposure presents a significant weather-related health risk in England and Wales, and
is associated with acute impacts on mortality and adverse effects on a range of clinical …

This article analyses local practices concerning energy saving in the context of summer
heat. It argues that the analysis of people's thermal regulation activities in a situation of …

Refurbishing buildings to minimize lifecycle costs and increase reliance on natural
ventilation may reduce building resilience to extreme weather. This is critical for elderly …

Extreme heat is a likely consequence of global warming, leading to increased mortality and
reduced wellbeing. There is limited research evidence of experiences of living with and …

Extreme heatwaves will occur more frequently and with higher intensity in future. Their
consequences for human health can be fatal if adaptation measures will not be taken. This …