The impact of heatwaves on mortality and morbidity and the associated vulnerability factors: a systematic review
Background: This study aims to investigate the current impacts of extreme temperature and
heatwaves on human health in terms of both mortality and morbidity. This systematic review …
heatwaves on human health in terms of both mortality and morbidity. This systematic review …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding urban heat vulnerability: Scientometric analysis of five decades of research
Abstract Urban Heat Vulnerability (UHV) has received increasing attention over the last two
decades due to the exacerbation of global warming and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect …
decades due to the exacerbation of global warming and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect …
Optimal allocation of local climate zones based on heat vulnerability perspective
Global climate change presents considerable heating risks to cities, necessitating the
assessment of heat vulnerability characteristics in urban areas for the advancement of …
assessment of heat vulnerability characteristics in urban areas for the advancement of …
Understanding urban heat vulnerability assessment methods: A PRISMA review
Increasingly people, especially those residing in urban areas with the urban heat island
effect, are getting exposed to extreme heat due to ongoing global warming. A number of …
effect, are getting exposed to extreme heat due to ongoing global warming. A number of …
Comparison of different spatial temperature data sources and resolutions for use in understanding intra-urban heat variation
In this study, we investigate the compatibility of specific vulnerability indicators and heat
exposure data and the suitability of spatial temperature-related data at a range of …
exposure data and the suitability of spatial temperature-related data at a range of …
Heat vulnerability and extreme heat risk at the metropolitan scale: A case study of Taipei metropolitan area, Taiwan
TL Chen, H Lin, YH Chiu - Urban Climate, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
snow, heatwaves, and droughts. Among all extreme disaster events, extreme heat might …
[HTML][HTML] A novel urban heat vulnerability analysis: Integrating machine learning and remote sensing for enhanced insights
Rapid urbanization and climate change exacerbate the urban heat island effect, increasing
the vulnerability of urban residents to extreme heat. Although many studies have assessed …
the vulnerability of urban residents to extreme heat. Although many studies have assessed …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative assessment of heatwave vulnerability factors for the districts of Budapest, Hungary
A Buzási - Urban Climate, 2022 - Elsevier
Climate change increases the magnitude and frequency of extreme weather events
worldwide; therefore, cities are highly vulnerable areas as housing the majority of the global …
worldwide; therefore, cities are highly vulnerable areas as housing the majority of the global …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing demographic and socioeconomic susceptibilities to heatwaves in the Southeastern United Kingdom
As climate change intensifies, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves are rising to pose
significant health risks. Population vulnerability, influenced by socioeconomic and …
significant health risks. Population vulnerability, influenced by socioeconomic and …
[HTML][HTML] Heat vulnerability of Latino and Black residents in a low-income community and their recommended adaptation strategies: A qualitative study
Latino, Black, and economically disadvantaged individuals in the US have been shown to
disproportionately live in areas characterized by urban heat islands, yet little qualitative data …
disproportionately live in areas characterized by urban heat islands, yet little qualitative data …