Heatwaves constitute a major threat to human health and ecosystems. Projected increases
in heatwave frequency and severity thus lead to the need for prediction to enhance …

The sustainability of life on Earth is under increasing threat due to human-induced climate
change. This perilous change in the Earth's climate is caused by increases in carbon dioxide …

Heat waves (HWs) and urban heat islands (UHIs) can potentially interact. The mechanisms
behind their synergy are not fully disclosed. Starting from the localized UHI phenomenon …

Aging populations are susceptible to heat-related mortality because of physiological factors
and comorbidities. However, the understanding of individual vulnerabilities in the aging …

Recent studies have reported a variety of health consequences of climate change. However,
the vulnerability of individuals and cities to climate change remains to be evaluated. We …

Summary Background In China, most previous projections of heat-related mortality have
been based on modeling studies using global climate models (GCMs), which can help to …

The combined effect of tree characteristics on heat stress in different street canyons has
been widely reported. However, there remains a lack of effective methods for improving …

Heat is a dangerous hazard that causes acute heat illness, chronic disease exacerbations,
adverse pregnancy outcomes, and a range of injuries. Risks are highest during extreme …

At present, cities are under the threats of global warming and urban heat island (UHI)
phenomenon, where buildings are an important cause and also the sufferer of urban …

Executive summary Left unmitigated, climate change poses a catastrophic risk to human
health, requiring an urgent and concerted response from every country. As the home to one …